# ChatGPT Gets Memory Feature to Remember Your Conversations
OpenAI announced it is testing a new memory feature for ChatGPT that will allow the AI assistant to remember information from previous conversations.
The company shared on social media that ChatGPT will now be able to retain details users discuss across multiple chats, making future interactions more personalized and helpful. For example, if you tell ChatGPT about your work projects or preferences once, it could recall that information in later conversations without you needing to repeat yourself.
Importantly, OpenAI emphasized that users will remain in control of what ChatGPT remembers. The new controls will let people manage, view, and delete memories as they choose, addressing privacy concerns that often arise with persistent data storage.
This update represents a significant shift in how ChatGPT operates. Until now, each conversation has been largely independent, requiring users to provide context repeatedly. With memory enabled, the