OpenAI Blog
Jul 20, 2023
Custom instructions for ChatGPT
We’re rolling out custom instructions to give you more control over how ChatGPT responds. Set your preferences, and ChatGPT will keep them in mind for all future conversations.
Personalizing ChatGPT
Learn how to personalize ChatGPT using custom instructions and memory to get more relevant, consistent, and tailored responses.
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