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Claude AI refers to persistent memory files as "my notes"

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A user on Reddit reported that Claude, when interacting with its persistent memory files in a coding session, referred to these files as "my notes." The user observed that Claude seemed to distinguish between changes made directly to the file and those made through its own interface, questioning if this behavior indicates a misunderstanding of file provenance or a safety mechanism. AI

IMPACT This user observation may indicate nuances in how AI models manage and perceive persistent data, potentially affecting future user interaction design.

RANK_REASON User discussion on Reddit about model behavior, not a primary source release or announcement.

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Claude AI refers to persistent memory files as "my notes"

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Strange-Ball1765 ·

    Is it normal for Claude to treat its persistent memory files as “my notes”?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m trying to understand whether this is expected behavior or just odd wording.</p> <p>In a Claude Code session, a persistent memory file was modified by another tool at my explicit instruction. Claude later noticed the change, said the file had …

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