Gemini to Offer Basic Functions Without Activity Tracking, signaling Shift Away From Google Assistant
WORLD-TODAY-NEWS.COM – june 27,2025 – In a significant move impacting user privacy adn the future of AI assistants,Google has announced that users will soon be able to utilize basic functions within the Gemini app on Android without having their activity recorded and stored to their account,starting July 7th. This change positions Gemini as a potential successor to the gradually diminishing Google Assistant.
Currently, users who have “Activity in Gemini applications” enabled have their interactions with the AI logged and stored on a dedicated Google page for service improvement. Tho, Google will now allow for the use of core features with data retention limited to 72 hours, solely for security and feedback purposes.
This update impacts several extensions and applications connected to Gemini, a full list of which can be found within the app’s settings. The shift underscores a growing user demand for privacy and control over their data when interacting with AI technologies.The move also suggests Google is preparing Gemini to fully absorb the functionalities previously held by Google Assistant,which is reportedly losing capabilities.
