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According to the latest update, chatGPT’s answers generally improve as it gets to know you better, but there’s a way to give it more context about your goals without spilling more than you need to.
In a fresh development, for coding tools like Claude Code, you can include instructions about your tasks and working style in a file, such as CLAUDE.md. Now, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini already offer various “memory” functions that let them remember all kinds of trivia about you, starting with your name and where you live to topics you’ve frequently asked about, places you’ve visited, or tasks you’ve recently requested help with.
According to the latest update, but if you’re often jumping from one AI chatbot to another, or if you’re using free or “temporary” chats that forget everything the moment they’re closed, you might want an easy way to get the AI up to speed about what you’re doing with a minimum of fuss, but without telling it personal details you’d rather not share.
The report highlights that rather than having to re-tell your story to ChatGPT or any other AI, consider this: a portable “AI passport” that you can paste into the beginning of a thread, perfect for quickly briefing the AI about your goals.
According to the latest update, this fresh prompt is shorter and more focused, designed to quickly deliver a brief that can be focussed on a narrow task. I’ve already described a wide-ranging “onboarding” prompt that helps tell an AI all about your work role, communication style, and level of expertise.
Industry observers note that and unlike a real passport, this AI passport doesn’t include your name, address, or other personally identifiable information; instead, the level of detail you provide is entirely up to you.
Industry observers note that interview me one question at a time, asking no more than six questions total. Help me create a reusable “AI passport” that I can paste into fresh AI conversations.
According to the latest update, use plain text, with no introduction or commentary, under these headings:. When the interview is complete, write my passport in no more than 150 words.
As part of the ongoing story, who I am:How I like responses:What I’m working on:.
The report highlights that include only useful context, avoid sensitive personal information, and make the final section easy to patch.
In a fresh development, i tried this prompt using the “instant” version of ChatGPT, and here’s what I got once I finished the interview process:.
In a fresh development, i write for a general audience, not AI experts, with the goal of helping people understand and prepare for the coming AI era. I have an intermediate level of AI expertise. I use tools including Claude Code and Codex, do light prompt engineering, and have experience with Claude, Google Antigravity, and NotebookLM. Who I am:I am a technology writer focused on AI from a consumer perspective.
According to the latest update, be honest about what you do not know. Prefer bullets and structured explanations over long narratives. Do not use emojis. Do not write articles, drafts, or copy for me; provide information, ideas, research, analysis, and useful context that I can use in my own writing. How I like responses:Give me clear, concise, direct information.
According to the latest update, i am interested in stories that explain how AI affects everyday people and helps them prepare for changes ahead. Prioritize consumer-facing angles, practical implications, human experiences, and accessible explanations rather than highly technical coverage. Avoid topics aimed mainly at AI experts. What I’m working on:I am developing ideas for consumer AI stories and long-form functions.
According to the latest update, this “AI passport” prompt (devised with the help of Claude Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol) has its roots in a wide variety of sources, from “what’s your customization prompt” threads to three-layer personal “context” prompts.
In a fresh development, that way, you can benefit from the stronger model’s “passport” output across multiple AI chats. While you can set this prompt up with a “fast” AI model like GPT-5.5 Instant, consider using a more sophisticated model like GPT-5.6 Sol or Claude Opus 5 for the initial setup.
As part of the ongoing story, his coverage of artificial intelligence interrogates the most recent LLMs, and how they can be used at work and at home to be best prepared for the AI revolution. “AI is going to change our lives sooner than we think,” Ben writes. “Our best way to adapt is by using it every day.” Ben has been a PCWorld author since 2014, and has covered everything from laptops to security cameras before launching PCWorld’s AI beat. Ben's articles have also appeared in PC Magazine, TIME, Wired, CNET, Men's Fitness, Mobile Magazine, and more. Ben holds a master's degree in English literature. Ben has been writing about consumer technology for more than 20 years, and now focuses his reporting on AI as it relates to the basic human experience.