ChatGPT lets users save Temporary Chats and opt into personalization

OpenAI's revised mode can use existing memories, instructions and plugins, while unsaved chats still avoid history and model training.

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OpenAI is separating personalization from persistence: users can bring existing context into a disposable session, but saving it converts the exchange into a regular chat governed by standard memory and training controls.

ChatGPT lets users save Temporary Chats and opt into personalization

OpenAI updated ChatGPT's Temporary Chat mode on August 27th, giving users the option to personalize an otherwise disposable conversation and convert it into a regular chat if it becomes worth keeping.

https://x.com/ChatGPT/status/2093037143639851121

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