When you speak with ChatGPT, it will begin to mention your name, which many people find "creepy and unnecessary."
Large tech firms like OpenAI are still working to create increasingly sophisticated AI models. Recently, ChatGPT started to roll out a memory feature that, in essence, remembers previous user conversations so you do not have to read all the instructions again.
A sizable number of ChatGPT users have observed an odd occurrence in recent hours: the chatbot has been reminding them of their names on occasion. We are unsure if this is connected to this memory function. Specifically, the username appears in the chatbot's thoughts.
Surprisingly, some users reported that they had never mentioned their name to ChatGPT, although in this case it's likely they had mentioned it before and just don't remember it.
However, this new ChatGPT feature, which attempts to be more human and realistic with users, is receiving negative feedback.
For his part, software developer Simon Wilson described the new feature as "creepy and unnecessary."
Another developer, Nick Dubus, noted that he literally "hates" this new feature. However, some users are finding that despite disabling ChatGPT's newly introduced memory feature, the chatbot continues to use its own name when answering various questions.
This aligns with recent statements by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who noted that AI-based systems will "learn more about the user over time" and become "extremely useful and customizable."
Regarding the reactions of users, who seem to dislike being mentioned by a chatbot, there may be an answer according to a study published by the Valens Clinic .
Using a person's name when addressing them directly is an effective relationship-building strategy. However, unwanted or excessive use of it may be considered an invasion of the user's privacy.
So, if the chatbot directly mentions you the next time you use ChatGPT, know that this is a new feature that you may or may not like.