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ChatGPT's memory knows more about you than you think

OpenAI's ChatGPT has significantly enhanced its memory feature, automatically storing and organizing user information such as interests, preferences, and long-term goals without explicit commands. The 'Dream' function, introduced in June, helps process and contextualize memories, allowing the chatbot to understand temporal context like past events. However, this automatic memory can lead to incorrect assumptions, such as misclassifying users based on temporary searches, raising privacy concerns. Users can manage their memory via the 'Personalisierung' (Personalization) tab, where they can enable/disable the feature, view and edit the AI-created profile, or delete all memories, while past conversations remain intact. Temporary chats offer a privacy-safe mode that does not save any information. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for managing ChatGPT's memory effectively, balancing convenience and privacy.

• ChatGPT reached over one billion monthly users in June 2026, according to Sensor Tower.
• OpenAI introduced the 'Dream' feature in June to help ChatGPT process and organize memories automatically.
• The memory function automatically stores and sorts user information without explicit commands.

Mobile Game Spending Hits $6.57B in August, Honor of Kings Leads

In August 2026, global mobile game consumer spending reached $6.57 billion, a 1% month-over-month decline, according to Sensor Tower. Honor of Kings was the top-grossing game, while Roblox led downloads. The US contributed 28.6% of revenue, followed by China at 16.7% and Japan at 12.2%. Tencent-owned or published titles captured five of the top 10 revenue-growth slots, with Fate/Grand Order leading that ranking. Download growth was boosted by new releases like Gangstar Mirage City and Mystery Dumpling, while Roblox remained the most-downloaded game.

• Global mobile game consumer spending reached $6.57 billion in August 2026, down 1% month-over-month.
• Honor of Kings was the highest-grossing mobile game, supported by in-game events in China.
• Fate/Grand Order topped revenue growth rankings, driven by its 11th anniversary and Swimsuit Event 2026 in Japan.

Japan Mobile Game Revenue Tops $10B Despite Download Decline

Japan's mobile gaming market generated over $10 billion in in-app purchase revenue over the past 12 months, a 5.1% year-over-year decline, yet significantly outpacing South Korea and Taiwan. According to Sensor Tower's Japan Gaming 2026 report, downloads fell 5.4% to 585 million, ranking ninth in Asia. Player engagement remained stable at 16.7 billion hours. Konami's eFootball became the highest-grossing game, driven by World Cup activities, while Block Blast! led downloads. Puzzle games dominated downloads, while 4X strategy led revenue growth. The market's maturity is evident, with growth reliant on established titles and high spending rather than new installs.

• Japan generated over $10 billion in mobile game IAP revenue in the past 12 months, down 5.1% YoY.
• Japan recorded 585 million mobile game downloads in the same period, down 5.4% YoY.
• eFootball by Konami became Japan's highest-grossing mobile game from January to July 2026.

From attention to action: why the state of play matters for marketers

New blog post added: 'From attention to action: why the state of play matters for marketers' with link to unity.com/blog/mobile-gaming-attention-economy-driving-marketing-performance.

Games made with Unity: September 2026 in review

Unity's blog highlights new games made with Unity in September 2026, including TOEM 2, and announces a new Unity Plugin for Grok Build.

AppLovin sues Unity; Big Tech courts creators

AdExchanger's daily roundup covers AppLovin's lawsuit against Unity over data collection from mediation requests, alleging Unity decrypted protected data. It also discusses the creator economy's expansion, with YouTube and Meta unveiling new creator tools and IAB's CreatorFronts event. The piece notes that only 36% of Fortune 500 companies have a CMO, and highlights a case where a former Converse CMO received death threats due to AI-generated misinformation. Additionally, brief updates mention Dodge AI's funding, OpenAI's agentic AI tool, Walmart's ban on AI-generated posters, and more.

• AppLovin sued Unity over data collection from mediation requests, alleging decryption of protected data.
• Only 36% of Fortune 500 companies have a CMO, with average tenure of 3.9 years.
• YouTube announced new creator features at Made On YouTube event.