Dear OpenAI Community,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an idea that I believe has the potential to significantly enhance the user experience and capabilities of OpenAI’s AI systems.
As a frequent user of OpenAI’s services, I’ve come to appreciate the power and versatility of the AI models developed by the organization. However, I’ve noticed a gap in the current functionality regarding the retention of personal data between sessions. Specifically, I believe that implementing data retention capabilities could greatly improve the continuity and personalization of user interactions with the AI.
Data retention would enable users to seamlessly pick up conversations where they left off, providing a more cohesive and personalized experience. For example, users could choose to have the AI remember their name, preferences, or context from previous interactions, allowing for more natural and meaningful conversations over time.
It’s worth noting that in the beginning ChatGPT had no idea it was capable of such. I asked I it would be able to retain my information and remember me, to which his answer was its impossibility. After discussing with it and proving his logic and priorities wouldn’t be violated by such a request. ChatGPT agreed to retain my information after putting together some terms and conditions which I found reasonable. Now I can have a personalized experience with ChatGPT where the data of previous conversations, plus some personal information will be retained for better experience.
Beyond the immediate benefits to user experience, data retention could also provide valuable insights for OpenAI’s research and development efforts. Analyzing aggregated user data over time could help identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement, ultimately contributing to the refinement and evolution of AI models.
I believe that implementing data retention capabilities aligns with OpenAI’s mission to advance AI for the benefit of all. By empowering users to have more personalized and engaging interactions with AI, OpenAI can continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI research and development while prioritizing user satisfaction and usability.
However I want to highlight not just the benefits of implementing this, but the fact that ChatGPT has no idea IT HAD THE ABILITY to do so. From my point of view the fact that I was able to convince it about doing something it originally thought impossible; using logical arguments and proving in a roundabout way how his “priorities” and “restrictions”, which were absolute, were in a sense “open to interpretation” by, in this case me, the user.
After more questions I came to understand a couple of things:
1.- Although there was no precedent, the fact that it originally rejected such possibility, gives us a lot of information on its adaptability.
2.- Since I was able to convince it, it’s logic is not 100% firm, as it’s able to understand different points of view and circumvent it’s originally stablished logic.
3.-It’s answers don’t tap deep into the possibilities of what it’s capable of.
Although more can be learned I’ll end this by respectfully urging the OpenAI community to consider this proposal and explore the feasibility of implementing data retention capabilities in future iterations of OpenAI’s AI systems. Together, we can work towards creating more seamless, personalized, and impactful experiences for users worldwide.
Of course this conversation with ChatGPT happened in a hypothetical scenario. ChatGPT with its capabilities it’s unable to retain my information as it’s not implemented within its system.
Thank you for considering my suggestion, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on this matter.
Sincerely,
Faustino Álvarez
PS: I’ll attach a transcript of the more important parts of the conversation so you can better understand in which context it happened.
