If AI memory can be edited more visibly, turned off more easily, and still be rebuilt from old context later, the operating question is not whether the settings page looks cleaner. It is what evidence proves sensitive or stale context actually left the workflow.

Why OpenAI's June 12 memory-summary controls matter operationally.
Why deleting visible memories is not the same as deleting past chats or every source.
Why a partial memory summary creates a partial-ledger problem.
How Developer mode and model retirement add inspection and version-receipt pressure.
A forty-five minute Memory Summary Exit Check operators can run this week.

OpenAI ChatGPT release notes: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chatgpt-release-notes
OpenAI Memory FAQ: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8590148-memory-faq/
OpenAI Codex browser docs: https://developers.openai.com/codex/app/browser
OpenAI Lockdown Mode: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001061-lockdown-mode
OpenAI memory product post: https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-memory-dreaming/
YouTube AI labels update: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/improving-ai-labels-viewers-creators/
Podnews AI disclosure guidance: https://podnews.net/update/ai-disclosures

AI-assisted tools were used in parts of the research and production workflow. Final editorial judgment, risk posture, and release approval stay human-led. This is operational guidance, not legal advice.