Gemini Gets 'Memory Summary' Page That Lets Users See, Edit & Delete What The AI Knows About Them
Google has begun rolling out a "Memory summary" feature in its Gemini app. It gives users a single page showing what the chatbot has learned about them from past conversations, and lets them edit or delete those details. How it works The feature is available in English to US users with an active Google AI plan. It sits under Settings, then Personal Intelligence, then Memory summary. Users don't…
Google has initiated the roll-out of a new Memory summary feature in its Gemini app, providing users with a consolidated page detailing what the AI has gleaned about them from prior conversations. This feature is accessible to English-speaking users in the US who have an active Google AI plan. Accessible through the Settings, Personal Intelligence, and Memory summary pathways, the feature eliminates the need for manual edits.
Users can request Gemini to correct or remove specific details by using simple language commands, such as asking it to discard an outdated phone number. A Memory history view displays past adjustments, and users can also inquire directly to Gemini about the information it has amassed about them. This feature categorizes Gemini's knowledge into labeled sections, such as Career Projects, Travel Gear, and Fitness Lifestyle.
It's worth noting that the feature functions optimally with activity tracking enabled. Google's introduction of this Memory summary feature aims to address long-standing user complaints regarding the AI's memory. Critics have long pointed out the lack of transparency and limited control over individual stored facts compared to competitors.
Some users even expressed frustration on Google's developer forum over the absence of a mechanism to edit or delete individual memories. The new feature presents a centralized location for users to review and rectify this data, aligning with Google's ongoing emphasis on personalization. Google's foray into this area began in February 2025 with the introduction of cross-chat memory for paying subscribers.
Subsequently, they have expanded their offerings with tools enabling the import of memories and chat histories from other AI platforms. However, the rollout is accompanied by updates on data from connected Google services like Gmail and Drive, with some data potentially reviewed by human personnel. Google advises users against linking sensitive information and offers tools to disengage from services or prune stored memories.
As the rollout unfolds gradually, it's possible that the feature may not be immediately available for all eligible accounts.
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