What Is ChatGPT's Memory Really Like? An Honest Review of the New Feature

ChatGPT Memory Feature Review

How Does It Feel When AI "Remembers" You?

It sounds convenient, yet also a little unsettling.
Many people may share that mixed impression.

Recently, ChatGPT introduced a new feature called "Memory."
It allows the AI to remember details from previous conversations and use them the next time you chat.

After trying it out, my honest impression was: it's smart and useful, but requires some caution.

What Exactly Is ChatGPT's Memory?

Here's a quick overview of how the feature works:

✅ What it remembers
- Your name, tone, hobbies, occupation, project names, etc.
- Contextual details (e.g., "I'm running a blog")
✅ Where to enable it
- ChatGPT → Settings (top right) → Personalization → Memory
✅ Who can use it
- As of August 2025, available gradually to ChatGPT Plus users
- Some accounts may not yet have the ON/OFF option

First-Hand Review: The Good and the Worrying

◎ Benefits

Context from past chats carries over naturally
No need to re-explain every time → saves time and boosts efficiency
Makes it easier to build on ideas and maintain continuity

△ Concerns

Hard to track what was remembered when
Sometimes recalls things inaccurately ("Did I really say that?")
May store info you didn't intend, though you can delete it in settings

How to Use Memory Safely and Effectively

🎯 What to Save

Your job, hobbies, or project names (e.g., "My blog is called Imidef Blog")
Writing preferences (e.g., "Please make titles into questions")
Frequently used templates or formats

📌 Safety Tips

Review and delete stored info anytime in Memory settings
If concerned about privacy, keep the feature off
ChatGPT notifies you when it saves memory; it doesn't "remember silently"

The Strange Feeling of Being Remembered

The function is undeniably convenient.
But there's also a subtle discomfort: AI remembering you feels different from a human remembering you.

The key difference? AI can be told to forget.
In some ways, that makes it even more flexible than people.

Conclusion: Memory Brings Humans and AI Closer

ChatGPT's memory feature is more than just a productivity tool.
It adds a curious sense of familiarity, like the AI truly recognizes you.

Whether you use it is up to you.
But if used wisely, memory may turn ChatGPT into more than a chatbot; it can feel like a partner that grows with you.