ChatGPT free users finally have access to this really helpful feature

J Studios/Getty Images Imagine every time you had to talk to your friends or family, you had to re-explain your entire backstory. While this reality is a great plot for a rom-com like 50 First Dates, it wouldn't be efficient for everyday communication. That is why ChatGPT has a Memory feature -- and now you can access it for free. Memory for ChatGPT On Tuesday, OpenAI announced it was rolling out a lightweight version of memory improvements to free users. The update expands ChatGPT's ability to remember some information about you, now allowing it to reference all your recent conversations. This can be used as content for more personalized responses. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, ZDNET's parent company, filed an April 2025 lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.) OpenAI originally launched the Memory feature for ChatGPT in April. At the time, it was only available to paying subscribers, including Plus, Pro, Team, Ente ... Read full article.