Claude vs. ChatGPT: A Tale of Two Memory Systems

This post compares the drastically different memory systems of Claude and ChatGPT, two leading AI assistants. Claude starts each conversation with a blank slate, searching conversation history only when explicitly invoked using `conversation_search` and `recent_chats` tools for keyword and time-based retrieval, offering a powerful tool for professionals. In contrast, ChatGPT, designed for a mass market, automatically loads memory components, building user profiles and providing instant personalization. These design choices reflect the different target audiences (professionals vs. general users) and product philosophies (professional tool vs. consumer product), highlighting the vast design space and future directions of AI memory systems.