Google Adds Chat History Transfer to Gemini to Win AI Users

Google is introducing new “switching tools” for its Gemini chatbot that let users import personal data and past conversations from rival AI assistants, as the company works to make it easier to adopt its platform.

The company said the feature is rolling out to consumer accounts and allows users to transfer key personal details—such as preferences, relationships, and background information—into Gemini without starting from scratch. To do this, Gemini provides a prompt that users can enter into another chatbot, which then generates a summary that can be copied back into Gemini for storage.

Google is also adding the ability to upload full chat histories from other AI services. Users can export their conversations as a ZIP file and import them directly into Gemini, where they can search past threads and continue conversations inside the app. The company said this expands how Gemini uses context, alongside data from services like Gmail, Photos, Search, and prior Gemini chats, when users have granted access.

The update comes as competition for consumer AI users intensifies. ChatGPT remains the market leader, with OpenAI reporting 900 million weekly active users, while Google said Gemini has surpassed 750 million monthly active users. By reducing the friction of switching, Google is aiming to attract users who would otherwise need to rebuild their personal context over time.

The new tools are available through Gemini’s settings and are designed to simplify moving between AI platforms without losing prior interactions.

This analysis is based on reporting from Google.

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