OpenAI is improving ChatGPT’s memory by releasing a new version of the chatbot. The enhanced version will remember user input and utilize it in future conversations. This feature transforms ChatGPT into a digital assistant that can compete with Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa. OpenAI’s product lead, Joanne Jang, stated that practical chatbots must evolve and adapt to users’ needs. Although ChatGPT has improved, it is still prone to errors. The new technology will be accessible to a limited user group, including free and paid ChatGPT Plus subscribers. OpenAI also introduced temporary chats where conversations and memories will not be preserved. The bot can now draw on information from past chat sessions. Users have the option to control what is stored, retained, or forgotten by the bot. OpenAI noted the importance of user privacy and removing personally identifiable information from the training data. They compared their approach to that of search engines and internet browsers, addressing potential privacy concerns.
