Anthropic has released a tool designed to help users migrate their conversation history between AI services. Alongside this, it published a prompt that lets anyone check what details an AI chatbot has stored about them—from names and locations to hobbies and past projects.
The prompt works by asking the AI to list every memory it holds, including personal preferences, work details, and even specific interests. While some information is expected—like job titles or family names—other entries can be surprising, such as recalling obscure travel plans or niche tastes. Users can then review this data, though not all stored details may appear depending on the AI’s internal organization.
Key Specs and Features
- Memory Export: Lists stored personal details in a structured format (date saved, if available).
- Data Scope: Covers names, locations, job roles, family info, hobbies, projects, and AI behavior preferences.
- Limitations: Some AIs may not return all stored data due to internal memory handling.
The tool is particularly useful for those considering switching AI providers. It provides a way to audit what an AI knows before deciding whether to transfer that data elsewhere. However, users should note that not every detail will be retrieved—some memories may remain hidden depending on the AI’s design.
Implications for Privacy and Control
systems personalize responses by retaining snippets of conversations, which can be helpful but also unsettling. For example, an AI might reference a past project or hobby without context, making users question how much it truly remembers. While providers offer options to view or delete stored data manually, this prompt serves as a more comprehensive way to inspect what’s been saved.
Enterprises using AI tools should also consider the implications of stored data, especially if employees share sensitive work details. The ability to export and review memories could become a standard practice for organizations looking to balance personalization with privacy.
The tool is currently available for paid Claude users, but anyone can copy the prompt into other AI chatbots to test their memory retention. Availability and functionality may vary across providers, so users should verify how thoroughly their chosen AI responds.
