Anthropic Upgrades Claude AI with New Search Feature for Past Chats

Anthropic has introduced a new search feature for its Claude AI assistant, enabling users to quickly locate past conversations by keyword. The update, now available across web and mobile platforms, eliminates the need to manually scroll through chat histories to find specific information. According to an Anthropic spokesperson, “Memory is a critical part of useful AI,” emphasizing how this functionality allows users to revisit and build upon previous discussions more efficiently.

The enhancement arrives as demand grows for AI assistants capable of maintaining long-term context, with competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini offering similar chat history features. However, Anthropic distinguishes Claude through its focus on accuracy and ethical AI design. The search tool is accessible to both free and Pro users immediately.

Founded in 2021, Anthropic develops AI systems prioritizing safety and user control. Claude, its flagship chatbot, competes in the crowded AI assistant market with capabilities like document analysis and support for extended 200K-token context windows. The company continues to refine Claude’s features to improve practical utility for ongoing projects and research.