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If you use ChatGPT Projects, you can now change how memory works for an existing project (shared versus project-only) instead of starting a new one - useful if you set up a project before realising you wanted different memory behaviour. There are also new interactive quizzes if you use ChatGPT for study or training material.

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What changed

Source summary

ChatGPT added interactive quizzes for learning inside chats, the ability to edit project memory settings for existing projects (switching between default and project-only memory without creating a new project), and improved dictation.

Why it matters to your work

Practical interpretation

If you use ChatGPT Projects, you can now change how memory works for an existing project (shared versus project-only) instead of starting a new one - useful if you set up a project before realising you wanted different memory behaviour. There are also new interactive quizzes if you use ChatGPT for study or training material.

When this could help

Worth exploring now, especially the interactive quizzes for learning and the Linux desktop app if you are on a supported distribution.

This update adds interactive quizzes (all consumer and Edu plans, web and mobile), a project memory toggle for unshared projects, personalised homepage suggestions for paid users, Think mode for Free and Go users, improved Android typing/dictation, and a public preview of ChatGPT on Linux (Ubuntu 24.04/26.04 LTS, Debian 13, Fedora 43/44).

How to get started

  1. For quizzes: ask ChatGPT to quiz you on a topic and answer directly in the conversation. For Linux: download the desktop app (public preview) for your supported distribution.

    Provider guidance ↗

Try this · The SCALA method

Give AI a clearer brief

Situation
You want to test your knowledge on a topic using ChatGPT's interactive quiz feature.
Consultant
Act as a quiz master.
Action
Quiz me on [topic] with 10 multiple-choice questions, increasing in difficulty. [Fill in the real topic.]
Language
Interactive quiz format with immediate feedback on each answer.
Ask
Confirm the difficulty level and whether you want explanations after each question or only at the end.

SCALA suggested prompt · Adapt the context and check the result.

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Build it into your routine

SCALA suggested workflow

  1. Quick knowledge check

    Before a meeting or presentation, ask ChatGPT to quiz you on the topic to identify gaps in your preparation.

What to check

  • Linux desktop: browser actions work only with the built-in browser or Chrome. Controlling other desktop apps is not yet supported. Public preview only. Source ↗
  • Shared projects remain project-only memory and cannot switch. Personalised suggestions limited to eligible paid users. Source ↗

Sources & provider guides

Official documentation checked 12 Oct 2026. SCALA prompts and workflows are suggestions, not claims of hands-on testing.

Source & availability

This is a summary of a published provider announcement, with practical context from SCALA’s feed.

Plan, region, workspace and rollout conditions may affect access in Australia. Check the original source for current availability.

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