OpenAI has started rolling out a new memory feature in ChatGPT that will completely change the way users interact with the chatbot. With this update, ChatGPT will now be able to remember important details shared during chats—like your preferences, repeated instructions, and interests—and use them to make future conversations better, more personal, and accurate.
This new feature will make ChatGPT act more like a personal assistant who knows you well. It will improve the chatbot’s ability in text replies, voice responses, and even image generation by understanding your past behavior and choices.
Where to Find This New Memory Option in ChatGPT Settings
This new memory feature is named “Reference Saved Memories” inside the ChatGPT settings. It is being introduced gradually, and users who have this feature will see a banner or pop-up asking them to try it. Once turned on, ChatGPT will automatically store certain helpful details you’ve shared.
The goal is to avoid repeating the same instructions in every conversation. For example, if you tell ChatGPT that you’re a student, it may adjust its tone and replies to suit your academic needs in the future. Similarly, if you prefer short answers or a specific writing style, ChatGPT will remember that too.
Only for Paid Users Right Now
OpenAI has announced that this memory feature will first be available only to ChatGPT Plus users—those who are on the paid plan. So, if you’re using the free version, you’ll have to wait for now. The company has not given a timeline for when free users will get this feature.
Also, in countries like the UK, European Union nations, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, the memory feature will be launched a little later due to strict privacy and data handling rules. OpenAI is currently doing extra checks in these regions before enabling it.
Privacy in Focus: You Control What ChatGPT Remembers
Even though the memory feature helps improve chats, some users may be worried about privacy. To address this, OpenAI has made sure that users have full control over their data.
Here are some of the key privacy controls:
- You can turn off memory anytime from the settings menu.
- You can view what ChatGPT remembers about you.
- You can delete specific items or clear all saved memories at once.
- You can start a “temporary chat” that won’t be remembered at all.
These options give users the flexibility to keep their data private if they wish while still enjoying the benefits of a smarter assistant.
Manual Memory Is Gone, Now It’s Automatic
Previously, ChatGPT had a feature that allowed users to manually share what it should remember. But with this new update, OpenAI has made the process automatic. Now, ChatGPT will pick up useful information from conversations on its own, without needing to be told manually.
If you’ve already enabled the memory setting in the past, this new version will automatically activate for you. If not, you’ll be informed when it becomes available for your account.
OpenAI said that this change is aimed at making ChatGPT more useful, natural, and easy to use—almost like talking to someone who already knows your background.
A Step Towards Making ChatGPT Feel More Human
With this update, ChatGPT is becoming more than just a chatbot—it’s becoming a digital companion that understands you better over time. Whether you often ask for content in a specific format, need daily reminders, or prefer certain kinds of language or tone, ChatGPT will now remember and apply that in future chats.
This change will help people who use ChatGPT regularly for tasks like writing emails, coding, studying, planning events, or even having casual conversations. It saves time, avoids repetition, and gives a smoother user experience.
What Exactly Is ChatGPT?
For those who are still new to ChatGPT—it’s an AI chatbot created by OpenAI. You can chat with it like you would talk to a person. You can ask questions, get help with writing, learn new topics, or even create images and solve problems. ChatGPT reads your words carefully, understands the meaning, and gives helpful answers based on a vast amount of knowledge.
The latest version, based on GPT-4-turbo, is smarter, faster, and now with this memory feature, also more personal.
