OpenAI was implemented on a small scale in July last year personalized reminder on ChatGPT.
This time, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, recently equipped ChatGPT with a “memory” feature that aims to make interactions with this conversational bot (or chatbot) more personalized and efficient.
This initiative aims to solve a problem that often arises in repeated exchanges with AIs: the need to repeat information and preferences that have already been mentioned several times.
This new feature allows ChatGPT to remember details about you and your past conversations, which should make interactions smoother and more engaging.
Convenient, but a lot of your personal data is stored
The function of memory is twofold. You can specifically ask ChatGPT to remember things about you, such as your programming skills or personal information like your boss's name or your child's allergies.
Alternatively, ChatGPT may automatically record information over time based on your past interactions to gradually improve our understanding of your needs and preferences.
To delete your requests on ChatGPT, use the delete function ————– ChatGPT 3.5
Each custom instance of GPT also has its own storage, like the book-based model. For example, GPT Books can remember the books you've already read and the genres you like, offering more relevant recommendations with each interaction.
Screenshot in the settings window for managing saved conversations ————– ChatGPT 3.5
Doubts about privacy
However, implementing this feature raises privacy and data control concerns. OpenAI ensures that users have full control over ChatGPT's storage and the ability to review stored information, request its deletion, and even disable this feature entirely if necessary. Additionally, the company has trained the system not to store sensitive information such as medical data.
Still, the idea of an AI system “remembering” users may raise legitimate privacy and data security concerns. Although this feature is touted as a way to improve user experience, some may fear that it could be abused for commercial or surveillance purposes.
The storage is currently in testing and is available to a limited number of users.
As with other web search services, free or not, we need to manage the use of our personal information as best as possible.