Thank you for the summary, and I truly enjoy having these kinds of conversations.
I understand the concerns about privacy and security in AI memory, but I believe the solution could lie in allowing each user to choose specifically what they want to share. If the storage relies on services like Drive, iCloud, or any other secure option dedicated exclusively to ChatGPT, users could select the data they want the AI to remember. This personalized storage option would give users full control, similar to how we currently share files in the cloud only with those we choose.
Users could agree to clear terms of use, acknowledging potential risks, as with any internet-connected system, but also ensuring the privacy and security of those data in ChatGPT’s hands. OpenAI should commit not to share these data with third parties, something that should be an ethical standard for an AI of this scale. Public trust in AI would increase significantly if a strong privacy policy were established, and earning this acceptance from people would be key for its growth and adoption. Privacy should be an unwavering principle, now and in the future, given the capabilities and potential of artificial intelligence.
It’s important to highlight that this memory system would be optional: each user could choose to use ChatGPT in its basic form, without sharing any additional data, or access the memory functionality if they wish. The decision to share information would be entirely in the user’s hands, always with the assurance that OpenAI would protect the privacy and security of those data.
Additionally, I believe that a well-managed memory could bring tremendous benefits in many areas. In studying, for example, ChatGPT could adapt to the learning style that works best for the user, providing more effective, personalized help. It could also be a valuable tool to support the learning of people with autism, allowing the AI to adjust to their needs and monitor their progress. The potential applications are numerous and could have a real positive impact on many people’s lives.
Regarding the concern about fixed responses, I believe it entirely depends on how the AI is programmed. If the memory is personalized for each user, ChatGPT doesn’t have to always respond with what the user wants to hear. With proper programming, it can provide responses that the user truly needs, adapted to their situation and personality, as some AIs focused on psychology already do. For instance, the AI could detect if a user has an idea that isn’t beneficial to them, and instead of encouraging it, offer a response that, while critical or corrective, is phrased in a way the user receives positively.
This would allow the AI to help more effectively, gently correcting the user’s perceptions or misconceptions and offering a response tailored to how that person might best understand it. It’s not about giving standard responses for everyone but rather adjusting communication to each person’s unique characteristics so that it genuinely helps them. An AI that learns from each user has enormous potential to offer recommendations or corrections in a way that maximizes their positive impact.