Learning Timeline
Key Insights
The Risk of 'AI Amnesia' & Context Window
Every AI model has a limited 'context window.' It functions like a 'rolling window'—when there is too much input, the AI starts forgetting information from the beginning (amnesia) as older data is pushed out by new data.
Attachment vs. Plain Text
When you use the 'attachment' function, ChatGPT tries to save on 'token' usage. While this keeps the 'composer' tidy, the AI is more likely to lose certain details compared to entering text directly using 'Show in text field'.
Why ChatGPT Converts Text to Attachments
By default, ChatGPT converts text exceeding 5,000 characters into an attachment to prevent a single large 'paste' from consuming your entire 'context window.' This is a 'token' cost-saving measure by OpenAI, but as a user, you may prefer better 'precise recall' by inserting it as plain text instead.
Prompts
Text Analysis Prompt
Target:
ChatGPT
Expand on each one of these.
Executive Summary Prompt
Target:
ChatGPT
Give me a more concise version.
Step by Step
How to Manually Insert Long Text (>5,000 Characters)
- Prepare the long text you want to analyze (exceeding 5,000 characters).
- Paste the text into the ChatGPT 'composer' box (chat area).
- Notice that ChatGPT will automatically convert the text into an 'attachment' to save space.
- Find and click the 'Show in text field' button that appears on the attachment icon.
- Ensure your text is now fully displayed in the chat box as 'plain text'.
- Press 'Enter' or 'Send' to process the text with higher 'precise recall'.
