Feature Request: Persistent Session Memory for Long-Term Projects

Hi OpenAI Team,

Similar ideas may have been shared before, but I’m reiterating here to highlight the urgent need for persistent memory across sessions — something that could greatly enhance ChatGPT’s usefulness for real-world, long-term work.

Problem:

  • Currently, ChatGPT cannot remember past conversations across sessions.
  • Users working on technical, creative, or research projects must re-upload materials or re-explain background information repeatedly.
  • This disrupts flow, wastes valuable time, and limits ChatGPT’s potential as a true collaborative partner.

Proposed Solution:

  • Introduce optional, user-controlled memory linked to project titles or session IDs.
  • Allow users to enable or disable context recall individually for each session (per-session opt-in).
  • Let users view, update, or delete stored memory anytime.
  • Ensure full transparency and respect for user privacy.

Why It Matters:

  • Saves enormous time and effort across days, months, or even years of work.
  • Enables ChatGPT to be a true long-term collaborator, not just a one-session contributor.
  • Turns ChatGPT into a trusted, evolving partner for complex and meaningful projects.

Thank you OpenAI for considering this important enhancement.

best regards,
-Darshan Maharana