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# [Context Length: Why the Model Forgets, and What It Costs You](https://www.bits8byte.com/context-length-why-the-model-forgets-and-what-it-costs-you?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The model has no memory between calls. Everything it knows about your chat, you sent it.

Feb 3, 2025 · 3 min read · bits8byte.com  
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