Google Introduces Personalized Conversations in Gemini AI Chatbot - 1

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Google Introduces Personalized Conversations in Gemini AI Chatbot

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
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Google announced new features to make Gemini, the tech giant’s flagship AI model, a more personal AI assistant for users this Thursday. The company also introduced enhancements to the model’s Deep Research feature, updates to the 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, and released its Gems feature to customize AI models to all users.

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  • Google is making Gemini more personal by integrating user data from Google apps for tailored AI responses.
  • The new personalization feature in Gemini lets users get AI-powered recommendations based on their past searches.
  • Google expands its AI offerings, making its Gems customization feature free for all users.

According to Google’s announcement , a new feature called personalization will connect users’ Google apps and services, including Search history, allowing the AI chatbot to provide tailored responses.

“For example, you can ask Gemini for restaurant recommendations and it will reference your recent food-related searches, or ask for travel advice and Gemini will respond based on destinations you’ve previously searched,” explained Dave Citron, Senior Director of Product Management for the Gemini app at Google.

The feature is still in a beta version. Users interested in testing the new technology must select “ Personalization (experimental)” from the drop-down options in the model’s platform. It can also be disconnected anytime.

Through the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental program, the tech giant has enhanced its Deep Research feature to provide more detailed and higher-quality responses. The model also integrates with the Chinese model DeepSeek , allowing users to choose their preferred AI assistant for queries.

GSMA Adds End-to-End Encryption to RCS, Enabling Secure Messaging Between iOS and Android - 2

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GSMA Adds End-to-End Encryption to RCS, Enabling Secure Messaging Between iOS and Android

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

The GSM Association (GSMA), a global organization representing the interests of mobile network operators, announced this Friday that the latest Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol now includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) using the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol. This update enables users to share encrypted messages across platforms for the first time.

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  • The GSMA has updated the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol to include end-to-end encryption (E2EE) using the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol.
  • This enhancement allows users to share encrypted messages across platforms, including between iOS and Android devices.
  • Apple’s support for RCS in iOS 18 facilitates secure and private communications across different mobile platforms.

According to GSMA’s announcement , the new update comes after Apple added RCS support on iPhones in iOS 18 , which was announced last year. The new updates allow communications across iOS and Android platforms, safely and privately, under the new RCS Universal Profile 3.0 published on Thursday.

RCS—known as the modern version of SMS— was integrated by Samsung in 2012 and Google in 2015 to compete with Apple iMessage. This led the GSMA to publish the first Universal profile in 2016. Apple had developed its own in-house encrypted protocol for iMessage and agreed to join RCS last year.

“RCS will be the first large-scale messaging service to support interoperable E2EE between client implementations from different providers,” said Tom Van Pelt, Technical Director at GSMA. “Together with other unique security features such as SIM-based authentication, E2EE will provide RCS users with the highest level of privacy and security for stronger protection from scams, fraud, and other security and privacy threats. ”

Pelt explained that the latest version of the RCS Universal Profile was a collaborative effort and that the optimized protocol enhances features such as audio messages, individual and group messaging, high-resolution images, and business subscriptions.

Apple has also confirmed its participation and integration of the protocols in the latest iOS 18. “We are pleased to have helped lead a cross-industry effort to bring end-to-end encryption to the RCS Universal Profile published by the GSMA,” said Apple to 9to5Mac in a statement. “We will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future software updates.”