Popular generative AI chatbot ChatGPT">ChatGPT now has the ability to remember past conversations in order to provide more customized and helpful responses. Developed by OpenAI, the new opt-in memory feature gives users explicit control to tell ChatGPT what information to recall or forget.
Users can conversational prompt the AI assistant to retain specifics or delete data. There are also settings to toggle memory on/off entirely or use temporary chats without memory. While promising more personalization, OpenAI acknowledges privacy considerations, promising steps to mitigate bias and stop ChatGPT from proactively storing sensitive data.
As ChatGPT gains mainstream adoption, OpenAI continues investing in privacy-enhancing upgrades to ease concerns over data usage, racism, and other issues. However, the company also plans a new massive funding round seeking a historic $7 trillion valuation amid the AI hype. Customizable memory represents OpenAI’s latest attempt at responsibly advancing beneficial AI.
