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• OpenAI dramatically expands ChatGPT's memory capabilities across user interactions

• Markets tumble despite cooling inflation as trade war realities overshadow positive economic data

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TODAY IN AI

OpenAI dramatically expands ChatGPT's memory capabilities across user interactions

OpenAI has launched a significant update to ChatGPT's memory capabilities, enabling the AI assistant to automatically retain and reference information across all user conversations without requiring explicit commands to remember. This represents a fundamental shift in how the system builds personalized context over time.

Previously, users needed to specifically instruct ChatGPT to remember important details. Now, the system automatically captures user preferences, interests, needs, and dislikes across all conversations by default. This persistent memory allows ChatGPT to tailor responses more precisely to each individual user, creating interactions that feel more relevant and useful over extended periods.

The implementation allows for user control over stored information—users can modify what ChatGPT knows about them simply by asking in the chat interface. For privacy-conscious users, OpenAI has included options to opt out of the memory feature entirely through ChatGPT's settings or use temporary chat mode for conversations they prefer to keep ephemeral.

Strategic takeaway: This persistent memory capability represents a critical evolutionary step toward truly personalized AI assistants that genuinely get to know users over time. For frequent ChatGPT users, the feature eliminates the frustration of switching between chats or repeatedly providing the same context. However, it also raises significant privacy considerations as the system now continuously monitors and stores personal information across all interactions by default. This tension between convenience and privacy will likely become a defining issue as AI assistants become more deeply integrated into daily life.

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Markets tumble despite cooling inflation as trade war realities overshadow positive economic data

March inflation figures brought unexpected good news with consumer prices rising just 2.4% year-over-year and core CPI (excluding food and energy) increasing by only 2.8%—the lowest core inflation reading in four years. However, instead of celebrating this progress toward economic stability, markets plunged into a selloff across both traditional and crypto sectors.

The S&P 500 fell 3.5%, the Nasdaq dropped 4.2%, and the cryptocurrency market shed $100 billion in market capitalization overnight. Bitcoin briefly dipped below $79,000 before recovering above the $80,000 level, showing relative resilience compared to broader market losses.

This paradoxical market reaction stems from investors confronting the harsh reality of ongoing trade tensions despite yesterday's 90-day tariff pause announcement. Significant tariffs remain in effect, including a 10% baseline on global imports, 25% on automobiles, steel, and aluminum, and a staggering 145% on Chinese imports. These persistent trade barriers are creating substantial economic uncertainty that overshadows positive inflation data.

The silver lining may be shifting monetary policy expectations—odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the May 7th FOMC meeting jumped from 20.4% to 37.7% following today's data. This substantial increase reflects market expectations that the combination of cooling inflation, slowing growth estimates, and trade war pressures may force earlier Fed intervention.

Strategic takeaway: Markets are experiencing a fundamental disconnect between improving inflation metrics and persistent trade policy uncertainty. For investors, this creates a challenging environment where positive economic indicators no longer provide reliable directional signals. Until there's clarity on the trade policy front, markets will likely remain volatile despite otherwise encouraging economic developments. Bitcoin's relative stability during this period suggests growing investor confidence in digital assets as potential hedges against both inflation and policy uncertainty.

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