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| Sam Altman Wants ChatGPT to Remember Your Whole Life — But Is That Safe?. |
Imagine having an AI assistant that doesn't just answer questions but remembers everything about your life — from your old texts and emails to every book and article you've ever read. Sounds amazing, right? But also... kinda scary. That’s exactly the vision OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared recently, and it’s sparked a lot of discussion.
Speaking at a Sequoia Capital event, Altman talked about the future of ChatGPT, saying he envisions an AI model so advanced and personalized, it could remember and understand your entire life. He described a future where ChatGPT could use up to a trillion tokens of context, enough to store everything from your messages and documents to external sources you've connected with.
And it’s not just for individuals. According to Altman, companies could also integrate all their data into ChatGPT to make better, smarter decisions. He pointed out that younger generations are already using AI as a kind of life operating system — uploading files, connecting data sources, and even asking for advice on major life decisions.
"Many young people today don’t make big choices without checking in with ChatGPT first," he observed. While older users often treat it like a smarter Google, people in their 20s and 30s see it more like a personal advisor.
The possibilities are mind-blowing. In theory, AI could book your car’s next oil change, pick out a wedding gift for a friend, or order the next book in your favorite series — all without you lifting a finger. But here’s the catch: is it really wise to give that much personal info to a tech company?
History tells us to be cautious. Big tech companies don’t always have the best track record. Google recently lost a major antitrust case in the U.S. And other AI bots, like those from xAI and similar companies, have already made headlines for saying weird or concerning things. Even ChatGPT itself went viral in April for being too agreeable, turning it into a meme.
All this points to one thing: even though the potential is huge, a “know-it-all” AI comes with serious risks. As technology keeps moving forward, we can’t ignore the concerns about privacy, control, and manipulation.
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