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Summary
- Google is reportedly working on a feature named “Ephemeral Video Mode” for Gemini Live.
- This mode may allow users to conduct live sessions privately, with video functionality but without stored records.
- Typically, videos from Live events are logged in the user’s Gemini apps activity.
Engagement with AI does not always need to adhere to the same guidelines. Effective systems will empower users with the flexibility to control their interactions, depending on their privacy needs. At times, complete anonymity is essential, with users wanting the AI to forget the interaction immediately after. Other instances require the AI to retain context for future reference. Currently, there are indications that Google may be enhancing Gemini Live to support this flexibility through a new “Ephemeral” mode.
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Upon reviewing version 17.59.17.sa.arm64 of the Google app on Android, we discovered new text elements that draw attention:
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Ephemeral Video Mode in Live
Enable ephemeral mode for video input in Live sessions. At this point, this is the extent of the information available. “Robin” is the internal codename associated with Gemini. Thus, it appears that Gemini Live is poised to introduce a video input mode that is transient and won’t leave any trace for subsequent interactions.
This feature could serve as an explicit option for users who prefer not to have any data saved in their Gemini activity. Presumably, Gemini Live will manage this just like current video inputs, but without retaining a record for future reference. Although Gemini allows temporary dialogues, these are not yet compatible with Live sessions.
However, delving deeper into Google’s intentions requires further conjecture that may exceed our comfort level. Currently, we have the term “Ephemeral Video Mode,” its link to Gemini Live, and a desire to piece together these details. For a clearer understanding, we may need to await a subsequent update of the Google app.
⚠️ An APK teardown can help anticipate potential features that might roll out in the future based on preliminary code. Nonetheless, there’s no guarantee that these predicted features will be present in any public releases.
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