Google Tests 'Projects' Feature for Organizing Gemini Chats

Google is testing a new "Projects" feature within its Gemini AI platform, aimed at helping users better organize their chat conversations. The feature, which has begun to appear for select users, resembles the folder system already available in other platforms such as ChatGPT.

Since December, Google has been developing this functionality to provide a more structured way for users to manage their interactions within Gemini. The introduction of "Projects" is expected to improve user experience, particularly for those who use the Gemini chatbot regularly for different topics or projects.

According to a recent post by TestingCatalog on X, users can now encounter an option to add a chat to a project within Gemini’s web interface. The new setting is accessed through an expanded menu alongside existing options such as “Share Conversation,” “Pin,” “Rename,” and “Delete.”

At this early testing stage, clicking "Add to project" opens a selection pop-up, allowing users to choose from existing projects. However, the ability to create new projects is not yet available, indicating the feature is still under development.

No formal announcement or schedule has been provided for a wider release of the "Projects" feature. In recent weeks, code references have surfaced that suggest Google may consider renaming the feature to "Notebooks," potentially aligning it with its broader NotebookLM initiative. This could reflect an effort to create a unified approach to note-taking and information organization across Google’s AI products.

The emergence of organizational tools is increasingly important as users rely on AI chatbots for a wide range of tasks, from research to personal reminders and project management. By offering more advanced chat organization, Google is moving to keep pace in the rapidly evolving generative AI market, where rivals such as OpenAI's ChatGPT have introduced similar capabilities.

As Gemini continues to expand its features, organizational enhancements like "Projects" may contribute to more widespread adoption among businesses and productivity-focused users. However, there is currently no confirmed timeline for full public availability or European-specific developments.

Reference: dataconomy.com