How to Delete Bard Chat and Activity

Google created Bard as a conversational AI chatbot based on LaMDA and PaLM large language models to assist with various tasks like searching the web, writing content with tools such as WordPress or Drupal CMS, and answering math problems, among many other activities. Bard can be integrated with both Google Search and Assistant services or through its dedicated website or app, if available.

But you may wish to delete your Bard chat and activity history for various reasons, such as privacy, security, or performance issues. We will show how to delete these from different platforms and devices, as well as address some commonly asked questions about Bard and its features.

Key Takeaway

• Google Search, Google Assistant, and the Bard website or app allow you to delete Bard chat and activity history.
   
• Deleting Bard’s chat and activity history will remove your copy of any conversations held without impacting other participants or Google servers.
   
• Turn off Bard chat history, which will automatically delete messages after 24 hours and keep only those relevant messages available to read.
   
• Deleting Bard’s chat and activity history could alter the personalised experience and recommendations provided by Bard.

How to Delete Bard Chat and Activity History from Google Search

If you use Bard via Google Search on either a desktop or mobile browser, follow these steps to delete your Bard chat and activity history:

1. Go to Google and login using your Google account.
2. By clicking the three horizontal bars icon at the top-left corner of your page, select Settings.
3. Click Search History within the Your Search Activity section to bring up search history results.
4. Underneath the search bar, click Filter by Date and Product, and choose Bard from the product selection list.
5. Your list of Bard chats and activities will appear here; to select individual items, simply click their checkbox; alternatively, all can be selected at once by selecting all.
6. Clicking the trashcan in the upper-right corner will prompt a dialogue box confirming your desire to delete.

Additionally, you can delete your Bard chat and activity history via Google My Activity by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the Google My Activity page and login using your Google Account.
2. Click on the three horizontal bars icon at the top-left of your page and choose to delete an activity.
3. Select either a date range or a custom date range for items you want to delete.
4. Click All Products under Remove by Topic or Product Section and choose Bard from the drop-down list of Bard products.
5. Click “Proceed”, then verify your intention to delete selected items by pressing “Next”.

Note that clearing away Bard chat and activity history from Google Search or My Activity will only delete your copy from your device and account; it does not permanently delete it from other participants’ views or Google’s servers. For that, contact Google directly.

How to Delete Bard Chat and Activity History from Google Assistant

If you use Bard through Google Assistant on your Android phone or tablet, you can delete your Bard chat and activity history by following these steps:

1. Open the Google Assistant app on your device or say “Hey Google” to activate it.
2. Tap on the profile icon at the top right corner of the app screen and select Your Data in the Assistant.
3. Tap on My Activity under Your Assistant Activity section.
4. Tap on Filter by date & product under the search bar and select Bard from the list of products.
5. You will see a list of your Bard chats and activities. You can select individual items by tapping on them, or select all items by tapping on Select All at the top of the list.
6. Tap on the trash icon at the bottom right corner of the screen and confirm that you want to delete the selected items.

Optionally, you can also clear away your Bard chat and activity history on Google My Activity using the same steps outlined above for Google Search.

Note that clearing away Bard chat and activity history from Google Assistant only deletes it from your device and account, not other participants’ views or Google’s servers. If you wish to permanently remove a conversation, contact them directly instead.

How to Delete Bard Chat and Activity History from Bard Website

If you use Bard through its official website bard.google.com, you can delete your Bard chat and activity history by following these steps:

1. Go to bard.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on the profile icon at the top right corner of the website and select Settings.
3. Click on Chat History under the General section.
4. You will see a list of your Bard chats and activities. You can select individual items by clicking on the checkbox next to them, or select all items by clicking on the checkbox at the top of the list.
5. Click on the trash icon at the top right corner of the page and confirm that you want to delete the selected items.

Note that deleting your Bard chat and activity history on the Bard website will only delete your copy from your account; it won’t permanently delete it from other participants’ views or Google servers; for that purpose, you will need to contact Google directly for this process.

How to Turn Off History for Bard Chats

If you don’t want to save your Bard chat and activity history, you can also turn off the history for Bard chats, which will automatically delete your messages after 24 hours. To turn off history for Bard chats, follow these steps:

1. Go to bard.google.com, Google Assistant app, or Bard app and sign in with your Google account.
2. Start a new chat with Bard or select an existing chat from the list.
3. Click or tap on the three vertical dots icon at the top right corner of the chat window and select Turn off history.
4. Confirm that you want to turn off history for this chat.

Keep in mind that turning off history for Bard chats will only affect your copy of the conversation; it won’t have any impact on other participants or Google servers. To permanently turn it off, contact Google directly.

FAQs

What is Bard?

Bard is a chat-based AI chatbot that was developed by Google and built on the LaMDA and PaLM large-language models. Bard is able to assist you in diverse tasks like browsing the internet, writing content, programming, solving math-related questions, and so on.

How can I use Bard?

Bard can be found through Google Search, Google Assistant, and the Bard website or app. You can start communicating with Bard by typing out or saying “Hey Bard!” followed by your query or request.

What are the benefits of using Bard?

Bard provides customised information, suggestions, and solutions based on your unique needs and preferences. They learn from your feedback over time as they continue to enhance and advance.

What are the risks of using Bard?

Bard may collect and store your chat and activity history, creating privacy and security risks. Furthermore, Bard may provide inaccurate or incomplete information, impacting decisions and actions taken.

How can I improve my experience with Bard?

Enhance your experience with Bard by communicating clearly and specifically about queries or requests, giving honest and constructive feedback, and following best practices for online communication.