Elon Musk’s startup xAI has announced the rollout of a “memory” feature for its AI chatbot Grok, bringing it closer in functionality to competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini. With this update, Grok can now remember user preferences and personalize responses based on past interactions.
The memory feature enables Grok to retain details from previous conversations. When a user asks for recommendations, the chatbot’s responses will be tailored according to information gathered over time. The assumption is that the user has already interacted with the system, giving Grok a chance to learn their preferences and refine its suggestions accordingly.
This development puts Grok in line with other advanced AI tools on the market. ChatGPT, for example, has had memory functionality for quite some time. OpenAI recently enhanced it further, allowing the system to consider the entire history of a user’s chats to deliver more contextual and personalized results. Similarly, Google Gemini incorporates a long-term memory function that adapts replies to match the individual needs of each user.
Transparency and Control Over Stored Data
According to xAI, Grok’s memory system is transparent: users can view exactly what the chatbot remembers and manage that information as they see fit. “Memories are transparent. You can see exactly what Grok knows and choose what it should forget,” the company said in a statement.
The feature is currently available on Grok’s official website and in its Android and iOS apps. However, users located in the EU and UK will not be able to access the memory feature at this time. If desired, users can disable memory through the chatbot’s settings. Additionally, specific stored “memories” can be manually deleted via the web interface. Support for this feature is coming soon to the Android app as well.
xAI is actively working on bringing the memory functionality to Grok’s version integrated within Platform X. We’ll keep you updated as more integrations become available and as the feature rolls out to additional regions and devices.