I noticed ChatGPT slowly drifting off topic in long chats — this tiny prompt forces it to reset itself every few messages and keeps the conversation surprisingly on track
Long ChatGPT conversations can gradually drift off topic, losing focus over time. A simple prompt instructing the AI to periodically restate the conversation's goal and constraints helps maintain relevance. This method acts as a structural anchor, improving consistency without disrupting the flow of dialogue.
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AI Platforms & Assistants OpenAI ChatGPT I noticed ChatGPT slowly drifting off topic in long chats — this tiny prompt forces it to reset itself every few messages and keeps the conversation surprisingly on track Features By Eric Hal Schwartz published 30 April 2026 A simple way to reinforce goals without interrupting the flow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / SOPA Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter ChatGPT conversations can feel quite natural in their movement across topics, especially as OpenAI has improved the…
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