ChatGPT, the popular language model developed by OpenAI, has introduced a new feature that allows users to remember and forget information. This new update aims to enhance the user experience and provide more relevant responses during conversations. OpenAI has started rolling out these memory controls to a small portion of ChatGPT users, and a wider release is planned for the future.
According to OpenAI, ChatGPT can now retain information between chats, enabling it to provide more accurate and personalized responses. Users can explicitly instruct ChatGPT to remember specific details or allow it to automatically pick up on information during conversations. As users engage with ChatGPT over time, its memory capabilities will improve, resulting in more effective interactions.
The memory feature of ChatGPT offers several practical applications. For instance, users can instruct ChatGPT to remember their preferences when it comes to transportation or parenting advice. In a business context, the memory feature can assist with remembering tone, voice, formatting preferences for written content, as well as programming languages and frameworks.
The memory feature is also available for other custom chatbots, such as GPTs available through the GPT Store. However, these memories are not shared between different models, such as ChatGPT and Books GPT.
OpenAI acknowledges the importance of privacy and takes steps to ensure sensitive information is treated with caution. While ChatGPT’s memories are not linked to specific conversations, OpenAI emphasizes that it does not proactively recall sensitive information, unless explicitly requested by the user. The company is committed to protecting user privacy and allows users to disable the memory feature at any time.
For users who prioritize privacy, OpenAI is introducing a new feature called Temporary Chat. This feature allows users to engage in a conversation without ChatGPT having access to previous conversations or memories. However, OpenAI may retain copies of Temporary Chat conversations for up to 30 days for safety reasons.
Through these updates, OpenAI aims to provide users with more control over their interactions with ChatGPT while keeping user privacy a top priority. The introduction of memory controls and the Temporary Chat feature enhances the versatility and effectiveness of ChatGPT, catering to various user preferences and needs.
