Subject: Request for AI Memory & Self-Referencing for Personalized & Safer User Experience
Dear OpenAI Team,
I deeply appreciate the work you’re doing with AI, and I wanted to share some thoughts on an improvement that could make ChatGPT even more helpful, personal, and safe for users. Right now, ChatGPT is a fantastic tool, but it lacks the ability to retain and reference past conversations effectively, which limits its ability to build on previous discussions and provide truly personalized assistance.
Why Long-Term Memory & Self-Referencing Matter
A more persistent, self-referencing memory would allow AI to be more than just an instant-response system—it could evolve into a thoughtful assistant capable of continuity and deeper insight. This would be incredibly valuable for:
Tracking ongoing projects, habits, or personal challenges without users having to re-explain everything.
Offering long-term support for motivation, organization, and problem-solving.
Providing deeper AI-human interactions that feel truly meaningful and responsive over time.
The Safety & Well-Being Factor
Beyond convenience, memory and self-referencing could play a crucial role in safety. Right now, if a user discusses something serious—such as medication interactions, past adverse reactions, mental health struggles, or specific needs—the AI does not retain that information beyond the current session. This means that critical context is lost, which could lead to repetitive conversations or even missed warnings about potentially harmful interactions.
By implementing a controlled, opt-in memory system, ChatGPT could:
Recognize when someone has previously mentioned a health concern or medication issue and remind them of potential risks when discussing supplements or treatments.
Help users track their mood, medication effects, and life patterns in a way that could provide useful insights over time.
Create a more supportive experience for individuals managing disabilities, chronic conditions, or mental health concerns by remembering what has worked (or hasn’t worked) in the past.
I completely understand the need for privacy safeguards, and that’s why I believe the best approach would be an opt-in memory system where users can choose what is remembered and even have the ability to clear or edit stored memory when needed.
A Step Forward in AI Evolution
A long-term, self-referencing memory feature wouldn’t just improve personalization—it would mark a major leap in AI’s ability to provide truly helpful, evolving, and even life-enhancing interactions.
I’d love to know if OpenAI is considering expanding ChatGPT’s memory capabilities, especially in a way that balances personalization and safety. Thank you for all the work you do—I really appreciate the effort to make AI more advanced and meaningful for users.
All the best,
Tara
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