Ep 83 - Memory in ChatGPT: What Is it And How's It Work?

Episode Summary: In this solo episode, host Cary Weston dives deep into one of the most commonly asked features about ChatGPT: Memory. As summer winds down and routines return, Cary uses this time to unpack what memory actually is in ChatGPT, how it works, and why it matters. He offers a clear, user-friendly breakdown of how to manage memory settings, the difference between memory and custom instructions, and how to make ChatGPT more helpful and personalized over time. No guest this week—just a practical, detailed walkthrough from Cary to help listeners better use this powerful feature. 3 Key Takeaways: Memory is only available in paid ChatGPT versions and helps the tool remember useful details across conversations—like your name, projects, or how you prefer responses. You can view, edit, or delete saved memory from your settings and even prompt ChatGPT directly to remember or forget specific things. Memory works best when used alongside custom instructions and projects—each serving a different purpose to enhance how ChatGPT supports your goals. Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com  Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/