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OpenAI says ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting smarter and coming to free users
https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/04/openai-says-chatgpts-memory-feature-is-getting-smarter-and-coming-to-free-users/
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ChatGPT's memory feature is becoming increasingly able to learn about and remember user preferences.
Memory provides ChatGPT with useful context, allowing for more natural interactions without having to start from scratch every time. OpenAI has released new details on how ChatGPT's memory feature is getting smarter and will be available to free users for the first time.
First, they explained that ChatGPT's dreaming functionality has been upgraded. This feature automatically supplements missing context related to memory.
Today, we are introducing a new memory architecture based on dreaming, with significantly improved performance and computational efficiency.
Through dreaming, the aggregated memory can be reviewed through a memory summary displayed on the memory summary page. The memory summary allows users to quickly grasp the key information ChatGPT knows about them, add or update information about the user, and provide guidance on when ChatGPT should mention certain topics. If you want to explore specific areas in more detail, simply engage in conversation with the model.
They announced that Plus and Pro subscribers in the US will be able to access the upgraded memory system starting today. They are also doubling the memory storage capacity.
OpenAI added that because the memory implementation has been significantly improved since its launch, they are now able to efficiently provide this feature to free users for the first time.
'Dreaming-based memory has been available to Plus and Pro users for some time, but this is the first time we have been able to offer a version that meets our internal quality standards and is practical for large-scale service to free users,' they said.
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https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2062567556524003631
