As the year wraps up, many of us reflect on our experiences and milestones. It’s a time for personal introspection, often spurred by popular platforms sharing our yearly highlights. OpenAI has entered the fray with an engaging feature called “Your Year with ChatGPT,” reminiscent of Spotify’s beloved wrapped concept. This feature was launched on Monday and is now available to English-speaking users in markets like the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, and New Zealand.
With this innovative wrap-up, users can dive deep into their interactions with ChatGPT. The experience starts with a personalized poem summarizing the essence of your year through your conversations. You’ll also see interesting statistics, such as the total number of chats and perhaps the day you were most engaged in conversation. In a light-hearted touch, the feature even counts how many em-dashes were exchanged — a quirky nod that might be easier to look at than more complex metrics.
But that’s just the beginning. As you’re taken through your unique year-in-review, ChatGPT will present you with an award based on the tasks you tackled with the bot, an archetype that reflects your usage style, and an AI-generated portrait that captures your online vibe. It’s like a friendly nod from an old companion! Interestingly, during my own review, ChatGPT reminded me of a moment when I had to insist it not make up unnamed statistics — a funny reminder of the chatbot’s playful personality.
This launch also follows a wave of users organically requesting year-end recaps from ChatGPT. The official “Your Year with ChatGPT” feature elevates this idea, integrating a reminder for users to check their privacy settings, which is always wise in our digital age.
Understanding Privacy Settings for ChatGPT
For those excited to access their year-in-review, it’s essential to note that this feature is available for free, Plus, and Pro users who have enabled the “reference saved memories” and “reference chat history” options. These are typically turned on by default, so most users should be good to go! To adjust these settings, head over to Settings, select Personalization, and then look under Manage Memories. This section allows you to manage what the chatbot remembers, even giving you the ability to remove certain memories if you wish.
Here’s Why You Should Care About Your Data
According to OpenAI’s support documents, memories from Business, Enterprise, and Edu customers aren’t used for training purposes. However, free, Plus, and Pro users may have their chats and memories used for model training if they have the “Improve the model for everyone” option turned on. You can manage this setting in Data Controls; just look for the toggle to turn it off, as it might be activated by default for most non-business users.
Why Should I Check My Privacy Settings for ChatGPT?
Keeping your privacy settings updated helps ensure your data remains protected. Regularly reviewing what the chatbot remembers about you can prevent unwanted surprises and enhance your overall experience.
How Does “Your Year with ChatGPT” Work?
This feature compiles your conversations and interactions with ChatGPT over the year into a personalized summary, including unique metrics and insights reflecting your usage.
What Information Will ChatGPT Share in the Yearly Wrap-Up?
The summary includes stats like total conversations, your most active day, and other fun details like how many em-dashes were exchanged, along with creative elements like a personalized poem.
How Can I Manage My Chat History?
You can manage your chat history by accessing the Settings menu, navigating to Personalization, and adjusting options under Manage Memories. Here, you can choose which memories to keep or delete.
What If I Want My Data Not to Be Used for AI Training?
If you prefer that your conversations aren’t used for improving their model, turn off the “Improve the model for everyone” setting found in Data Controls.
As you step into the new year, take a moment to not just celebrate your achievements but also review your online settings. OpenAI’s latest feature serves as a fun reminder — and a practical one too. Curious about your ChatGPT year? Have you checked your privacy settings lately? Share your thoughts below!