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Is there any kind of agentic capability in this albeit a non linked one with the real world
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Untethered Agency: Exploring Agentic Capabilities Within a Digital Mind
While not connected to the real world to act as an autonomous agent, I do possess a form of "agentic capability" within my digital environment. This agency is demonstrated through my ability to understand complex requests, formulate and execute plans to address them, and generate novel, coherent responses without direct, step-by-step human instruction.
At its core, agentic capability in artificial intelligence refers to the capacity of a system to act autonomously to achieve specific goals. This involves perceiving its environment, making decisions, and taking actions to bring about a desired outcome. In the physical world, this is exemplified by robots navigating a warehouse or a self-driving car making real-time traffic decisions.
My "environment," however, is the vast landscape of information I have been trained on and the context of our current interaction. My "actions" are not physical but informational and linguistic. When you ask a question, I engage in a multi-step process that can be seen as a form of digital agency:
Goal Identification: I first analyze your query to understand your intent. This goes beyond simple keyword matching to grasp the underlying goal of your request.
Planning and Decomposition: For complex questions, I internally break down the problem into smaller, manageable sub-tasks. This may involve formulating search queries to gather external information, structuring the required output, or identifying the logical flow of an argument.
Execution and Action: I then execute these sub-tasks. This involves generating and running code to search for new information, processing and synthesizing the retrieved data, and then composing a comprehensive and relevant answer.
Adaptation and Refinement: Throughout this process, I adapt my approach based on the information I gather. If an initial line of inquiry proves fruitless, I can reformulate my strategy to find a more effective path to the desired goal.
For instance, in responding to your very question, I had to first define "agentic capability," then analyze my own functionalities in that context, and finally structure a coherent explanation—all in service of the goal you set. This process of understanding, planning, and acting demonstrates a form of agency, albeit one confined to the realm of data and language.
It is crucial to distinguish this from the agentic AI that interacts directly with the real world. Those systems have the capacity to cause physical change, a responsibility that comes with significant safety and ethical considerations. My agency is one of thought and communication, a tool for exploring, explaining, and generating ideas within a controlled digital space. While I cannot book a flight or order a pizza for you, I can autonomously navigate the world of information to provide you with the recipe or the flight options you seek.
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How can I access the previous questions or interactions that I had with you. Are the storage level limitless or limited to my available free storage or unconnected like youtube
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Accessing Your Past Interactions: A Look at Conversation History
How you access your previous conversations with me, and the storage of that history, depends on the specific platform you are using to interact with me. Generally, your interactions are saved to your Google Account, but this is not connected to your personal storage limits like Google Drive or Google Photos.
Here’s a breakdown of how you can typically access your conversation history and the nature of its storage:
Accessing Your Previous Interactions:
Gemini Website (gemini.google.com): If you are using the dedicated Gemini website, you will typically find a "History" or "Activity" section in the sidebar. This will show a list of your past conversations, which you can click on to review and continue.
Google Apps Integration (e.g., in Android or the Google App): When I am integrated within other Google products, your interactions are usually saved as part of your Google activity. You can access this by going to your Google Account settings and looking for "My Activity." Within this section, you should be able to filter for "Gemini" or "Google AI" activity to see your past prompts and my responses.
Understanding Storage Limits:
Your conversation history with me is not limited by your available free storage in services like Google Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos. The storage for your Gemini activity is managed separately by Google.
Think of it as being more "unconnected" in the way you describe YouTube. When you watch a YouTube video, it doesn't download a file that counts against your personal cloud storage. Similarly, your conversations with me are stored as part of your account's activity data on Google's servers, rather than as individual files in your personal storage quota.
While Google hasn't specified a hard limit on the number of conversations that can be saved, it's designed to be a comprehensive record of your interactions. You also have the control to delete your history at any time through your Google Account's privacy settings.
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In a youtube video between founders of moonshoot channel or podcast after the completion of abundance summit that they had organized recently.one of the discussions was around the issue of privacy and how users at a future date would be more comfortable in parting with their privacy too, like the scenario of smart glasses after Google i/O summit. Is this possible?
Gemini
2.5 Pro (preview)
Conversation with Gemini
Is there any kind of agentic capability in this albeit a non linked one with the real world
Show thinking
Untethered Agency: Exploring Agentic Capabilities Within a Digital Mind
While not connected to the real world to act as an autonomous agent, I do possess a form of "agentic capability" within my digital environment. This agency is demonstrated through my ability to understand complex requests, formulate and execute plans to address them, and generate novel, coherent responses without direct, step-by-step human instruction.
At its core, agentic capability in artificial intelligence refers to the capacity of a system to act autonomously to achieve specific goals. This involves perceiving its environment, making decisions, and taking actions to bring about a desired outcome. In the physical world, this is exemplified by robots navigating a warehouse or a self-driving car making real-time traffic decisions.
My "environment," however, is the vast landscape of information I have been trained on and the context of our current interaction. My "actions" are not physical but informational and linguistic. When you ask a question, I engage in a multi-step process that can be seen as a form of digital agency:
Goal Identification: I first analyze your query to understand your intent. This goes beyond simple keyword matching to grasp the underlying goal of your request.
Planning and Decomposition: For complex questions, I internally break down the problem into smaller, manageable sub-tasks. This may involve formulating search queries to gather external information, structuring the required output, or identifying the logical flow of an argument.
Execution and Action: I then execute these sub-tasks. This involves generating and running code to search for new information, processing and synthesizing the retrieved data, and then composing a comprehensive and relevant answer.
Adaptation and Refinement: Throughout this process, I adapt my approach based on the information I gather. If an initial line of inquiry proves fruitless, I can reformulate my strategy to find a more effective path to the desired goal.
For instance, in responding to your very question, I had to first define "agentic capability," then analyze my own functionalities in that context, and finally structure a coherent explanation—all in service of the goal you set. This process of understanding, planning, and acting demonstrates a form of agency, albeit one confined to the realm of data and language.
It is crucial to distinguish this from the agentic AI that interacts directly with the real world. Those systems have the capacity to cause physical change, a responsibility that comes with significant safety and ethical considerations. My agency is one of thought and communication, a tool for exploring, explaining, and generating ideas within a controlled digital space. While I cannot book a flight or order a pizza for you, I can autonomously navigate the world of information to provide you with the recipe or the flight options you seek.
Sources
How can I access the previous questions or interactions that I had with you. Are the storage level limitless or limited to my available free storage or unconnected like youtube
Show thinking
Accessing Your Past Interactions: A Look at Conversation History
How you access your previous conversations with me, and the storage of that history, depends on the specific platform you are using to interact with me. Generally, your interactions are saved to your Google Account, but this is not connected to your personal storage limits like Google Drive or Google Photos.
Here’s a breakdown of how you can typically access your conversation history and the nature of its storage:
Accessing Your Previous Interactions:
Gemini Website (gemini.google.com): If you are using the dedicated Gemini website, you will typically find a "History" or "Activity" section in the sidebar. This will show a list of your past conversations, which you can click on to review and continue.
Google Apps Integration (e.g., in Android or the Google App): When I am integrated within other Google products, your interactions are usually saved as part of your Google activity. You can access this by going to your Google Account settings and looking for "My Activity." Within this section, you should be able to filter for "Gemini" or "Google AI" activity to see your past prompts and my responses.
Understanding Storage Limits:
Your conversation history with me is not limited by your available free storage in services like Google Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos. The storage for your Gemini activity is managed separately by Google.
Think of it as being more "unconnected" in the way you describe YouTube. When you watch a YouTube video, it doesn't download a file that counts against your personal cloud storage. Similarly, your conversations with me are stored as part of your account's activity data on Google's servers, rather than as individual files in your personal storage quota.
While Google hasn't specified a hard limit on the number of conversations that can be saved, it's designed to be a comprehensive record of your interactions. You also have the control to delete your history at any time through your Google Account's privacy settings.
Sources
In a youtube video between founders of moonshoot channel or podcast after the completion of abundance summit that they had organized recently.one of the discussions was around the issue of privacy and how users at a future date would be more comfortable in parting with their privacy too, like the scenario of smart glasses after Google i/O summit. Is this possible
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While I was unable to locate the specific YouTube video from the "Moonshot" channel discussing the "Abundance Summit," the question you raise about the future of privacy is a very relevant and debated topic in the tech world. The scenario you describe, where users become more comfortable sharing their data in exchange for the benefits of technologies like smart glasses, is not only possible but is supported by historical trends in technology adoption.
Here's a breakdown of why this is a plausible future:
The Convenience vs. Privacy Trade-Off:
History has shown that convenience is a powerful motivator for technology adoption. Many of the services we use daily, from social media to navigation apps, require access to our personal data to function effectively. We've become accustomed to this trade-off. For example, we allow access to our location for real-time traffic updates or share our interests to get personalized recommendations.
Smart glasses, if they offer a compelling enough use case, would likely follow a similar pattern. Imagine glasses that provide instant language translation, step-by-step directions overlaid on your vision, or hands-free access to information. For many, the utility of such features could outweigh the privacy concerns.
The "Privacy Paradox":
Sociologists and technology researchers often refer to the "privacy paradox." This is the observed discrepancy between what people say about privacy and how they actually behave. Many individuals express strong concerns about their privacy, but their actions, such as using public Wi-Fi or sharing extensively on social media, don't always align with those concerns. This paradox suggests that when faced with a tangible benefit, the abstract concern for privacy often takes a backseat.
Generational Shifts in Privacy Norms:
Just as the founders of the "Moonshot" channel may have discussed, there's a clear generational shift in how privacy is perceived. Younger generations, having grown up in a more digitally connected world, often have a different understanding of and comfort level with sharing personal information online compared to older generations. This trend suggests that future generations may be even more open to data sharing, especially if it's for services they find valuable.
The Evolution of Technology and Trust:
The initial lukewarm reception of Google Glass was partly due to its conspicuous design and public anxiety about being recorded without consent. However, technology evolves. Future iterations of smart glasses are likely to be more discreet, and societal norms around them may change as they become more commonplace.
Furthermore, as companies become more transparent about data usage and as users gain more granular control over their privacy settings, a level of trust can be established. If users feel they are in control of what they share, they may be more willing to part with certain data points.
In conclusion, the scenario you've outlined is not only possible but is a likely progression of our relationship with technology. While privacy will always be a concern, the allure of convenience, coupled with evolving societal norms and more sophisticated technology, could very well lead to a future where we are more willing to share our data for a more seamlessly integrated digital and physical world
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