Long Chats, Forgetting and Memory: How to Keep AI on Track
Why assistants lose details in long conversations, and how to use summaries, fresh chats, projects and memory features to keep context sharp.
Many people hit the same frustration: a chat starts well, then the assistant ignores earlier instructions, repeats itself or contradicts something it said an hour ago. This is mostly a context problem, and you can manage it with a few habits.
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