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Custom instructions for ChatGPT

ChatGPT just got persistent memory. Set it once, applies to every conversation.

Reporting by OpenAI Blog 1 min brief
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OpenAI shipped a product feature that increases user stickiness by reducing setup friction—stateful AI experiences are becoming table stakes for consumer AI products.

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5 to know

  1. Custom instructions feature rollout to ChatGPT

  2. Persistent user preferences across conversations

  3. Published July 20, 2023

  4. Reduces per-conversation setup overhead

  5. Increases product lock-in through personalization

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Publisher excerpt: We’re rolling out custom instructions to give you more control over how ChatGPT responds. Set your preferences, and ChatGPT will keep them in mind for all future conversations.
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