Comment Section for Memory and new controls for ChatGPT

OpenAI is testing a new feature for ChatGPT that enables it to remember information from past interactions to make future conversations more helpful. This memory function allows users to ask ChatGPT to remember something specific, review what it remembers, and instruct it to forget information both conversationally and through settings. The feature is currently being rolled out to a small group of free and Plus users. The memory feature gets better with more usage, improving its ability to retain and recall user-specific details like meeting note preferences, personal information, and user's preferences for certain tasks. However, the feature respects user privacy and control - users can deactivate memory, delete specific memories, or clear all memories through the settings. While memory is off, no new memories will be created or used. OpenAI emphasizes that although ChatGPT's memories evolve with user interactions, they are not linked to specific conversations. Deleting a chat does not erase its associated memories; users must delete the memory itself. However, OpenAI may use content, including memories, provided to ChatGPT to improve its models for everyone, unless the user opts out through Data Controls. For users who wish to have a conversation without using memory, OpenAI provides a 'temporary chat' feature. These chats do not appear in history, use memory, or contribute to model training. Additionally, users can use custom instructions to provide specific guidance to ChatGPT. OpenAI is mindful of the privacy and safety considerations that the memory feature brings and is taking steps to mitigate biases and prevent ChatGPT from proactively remembering sensitive information unless explicitly asked to. The blog post also discusses the benefits of this feature for Enterprise and Team users, suggesting that memory can improve efficiency by learning users' style and preferences. For instance, it can remember a user's tone, voice, and format preferences in writing blog posts, or a user's programming language and frameworks preferences when coding. However, OpenAI reassures users that they retain control over their organization's data and can turn memory off at any time. Finally, OpenAI announces that GPTs will also have their own distinct memory, which will improve their service by remembering user preferences like favorite genres or top books. However, each GPT has its own separate memory, meaning that users might need to repeat details they've previously shared with ChatGPT. The memory feature for GPTs will be available more broadly in the future.