# I noticed ChatGPT slowly drifting off topic in long chats — this tiny prompt forces it to reset itself every few messages and keeps the conversation surprisingly on track

> ChatGPT conversations can feel quite natural in their movement across topics, especially as OpenAI has improved the chatbot's ability to handle longer discussions.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/i-noticed-chatgpt-slowly-drifting-off-topic-in-long-chats-this-tiny-prompt-forces-it-to-reset-itself-every-few-messages-and-keeps-the-conversation-surprisingly-on-track?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f34cce6952c9f4cb277a83)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #openai #chats #conversation #drifting #forces #itself #keeps
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/69f34cce6952c9f4cb277a83

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