OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has introduced “Your Year with ChatGPT” – a personalized review of user interactions with the AI chatbot, mirroring the popular year-end recap format pioneered by Spotify Wrapped and YouTube Recap. The feature, currently available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, analyzes user queries to identify dominant themes and assigns archetypes based on usage patterns.
How It Works
To access the review, users must have “reference saved memories” and “reference chat history” enabled in their settings. A minimum level of engagement with ChatGPT is also required to trigger the feature, excluding Team, Enterprise, and Education accounts. The review presents insights through a pastel-colored interface, awarding users badges and ranking them against other ChatGPT users.
For example, one user received an “inventor” award and was categorized as a “navigator,” a type representing 22.9% of users. This archetype suggests an inclination towards in-depth investigation of the chatbot’s functionality and comparisons with competitors like Claude and Gemini. The review also generates an AI image representing the user’s primary interests based on their interactions.
The Trend of Year-End Recaps
ChatGPT’s move follows a well-established trend in tech, where platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Google, Apple Music, PlayStation, and Steam leverage user data to create shareable year-end summaries. Spotify Wrapped, in particular, has become a cultural phenomenon, prompting countless users to broadcast their listening habits on social media. These recaps capitalize on the human tendency to reflect and share personal data.
OpenAI’s Year in Review
The launch of “Your Year with ChatGPT” coincides with a significant year for OpenAI. The company released GPT-5, secured major infrastructure deals with Oracle, Nvidia, and AMD, and transitioned from a public benefit structure to a privately held entity. This shift positions OpenAI for a potential IPO, but also places it under increasing scrutiny from investors concerned about cash burn and a potential AI bubble.
Competition and Legal Issues
OpenAI faces growing competition from Google’s Gemini 3 and other AI developers. Simultaneously, the company is embroiled in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Ziff Davis, CNET’s parent company, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted material in training its AI systems.
OpenAI’s year-end review is not merely a novelty but a calculated move to increase user engagement and reinforce brand loyalty in an increasingly competitive AI landscape. The feature leverages the proven effectiveness of personalized data summaries to encourage users to reflect on and share their interactions with the platform.
