Everything to know about ChatGPT’s new memory upgrade for Free users

OpenAI’s plans to turn ChatGPT into a super-assistant aren’t exactly a secret. Sam Altman has said more than once that the AI of the future should know everything about you to provide personal assistance unlike anything seen before.

OpenAI has also confirmed rumors that it’s building ChatGPT hardware. The company acquired Jony Ive’s io startup for $6.5 billion, and the first ChatGPT device is expected to be unveiled sometime next year.

The “super-assistant” idea came up in court filings related to the Google antitrust case. OpenAI is actively working on that personalized AI experience some people have been dreaming about.

For that to happen, ChatGPT needs to offer all users, regardless of subscription tier, a key feature: the ability to retain and recall information about the user. This is often referred to as memory, which includes several different things in ChatGPT, including custom instructions, saved memories, and chat history.

Premium ChatGPT users have access to all of these features, which can significantly enhance the chatbot experience. But ChatGPT Free users only gained access to chat history references on Tuesday.

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