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Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.After Anthropic updated its tool for copying another AI’s memory into Claude earlier this month, Google Gemini is rolling out new “Import Memory” and “Import Chat History” features on desktop that can help users quickly copy over everything their current AI already knows about them. To use the “Import Memory” tool, users copy and paste a suggested prompt from Gemini into their previous AI, then paste the output from the previous AI into Gemini, which should get Gemini caught up on their preferences.The “Import Chat History” feature has users request an export of all of their chats from their previous AI, which they upload to Gemini in the form of a .zip file of up to 5GB. Then users can pick up those chats in Gemini from wherever they left off with their previous AI. You can also delete specific imported chat histories from the Chat option in the left-hand menu, or entire .zip file imports where they’re listed under settings.Image: GoogleRelatedGoogle’s ‘live’ AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languagesHow to stop the AI you’re using from training with your dataGoogle announced that it’s also renaming “past chats” in Gemini to “memory.” Import Memory and Import Chat History are rolling out to free and paid consumer Gemini accounts on desktop. 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Google is implementing enhancements to its Gemini AI platform centered around facilitating the import of conversational data from other AI systems, specifically responding to a similar initiative undertaken by Anthropic with their “Claude Instant Recall” tool. The rollout, announced and initially available through a prompt-based method, allows users to transfer established memories and chat histories from previous AI interactions into Gemini. This functionality primarily targets desktop users, leveraging a two-pronged approach. Firstly, a “Import Memory” tool encourages users to copy and paste a suggested prompt from Gemini into their existing AI interface, subsequently pasting the generated response back into Gemini. This process aims to quickly align Gemini with the user's previously established preferences and knowledge base. Secondly, the “Import Chat History” feature presents users with the option to request an export of all their conversations from their preceding AI, which they can then upload to Gemini in a .zip file format, limited to a 5-gigabyte capacity. This archived data can be reintegrated into Gemini, continuing the user’s conversation flow from the point where it was previously interrupted with their initial AI. Crucially, Google emphasizes the ability to manage these imported histories, enabling users to either delete specific chat sessions within the Gemini interface or remove the entire .zip file archive through settings. This initiative is accompanied by a renaming of the previously utilized “past chats” feature within Gemini to “memory,” reflecting the core function of preserving and accessing conversational data. The launch of these features is currently restricted to free and paid consumer Gemini accounts, excluding business, enterprise, or under-18 accounts. Google’s aim is to streamline the user experience, particularly for individuals invested in multiple AI assistants, by allowing seamless integration of accumulated knowledge and conversational context into the Gemini platform. This move demonstrates a strategic response to the growing competitive landscape within the AI space, where users are increasingly seeking to consolidate their digital interactions across diverse AI tools.