Idea:
I’d like to request a feature where a single chat thread (the one you start by clicking New Chat) can have its own persistent memory, independent of other chats. This means the AI would remember everything we’ve ever discussed in that single chat thread — from the very first message to the latest — across multiple sessions, days, or even years.
Why It Matters:
Right now, ChatGPT either:
- Currently, a chat thread retains memory only during an active session — but once you close, refresh, or return later, the deeper context from earlier parts of that same thread is often lost or inconsistently remembered
- Or, with Memory ON, remembers facts about you globally across different chats, without retaining a continuous conversation history inside one chat.
But in real life, people use long, dedicated chat threads for personal projects, ongoing troubleshooting, or casual convos — and having the AI remember the entire history of a single chat thread would make it way more natural, organized, and powerful.
Example Use-Case:
I started a chat for troubleshooting my PC issues. That led to discussions about selling it, moving to a Mac mini M4, exploring Linux OS, and more — all in the same chat. If I continue this chat for months or years, I want ChatGPT to remember everything we’ve done here when I revisit it, without losing context or needing to recap every time.
Key Details:
- The memory would be tied to that specific chat thread — not across all chats.
- I should be able to view, export, and delete this memory when needed.
- This would be different from the current Memory feature, which stores generalized facts about me across all chats.
Bonus Thought:
It could have a setting like “Persistent Chat Memory: On/Off” per chat thread, giving users control.
Why It’s Valuable:
This would make ChatGPT feel like a true ongoing collaborator, much like texting a friend or mentor who remembers your whole journey in that specific conversation thread — making it perfect for:
- Long-term projects
- Personal journaling
- Deep learning journeys
- Tech support sessions
- Coding collaborations
In short:
Not every user wants their AI to remember random facts globally — but everyone wants continuity inside a single important conversation.
I truly believe this would make ChatGPT more human, organized, and powerful.