Mark Cuban says AI memory ties users to single chatbots until standard export format emerges

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban argues that AI memory creates high switching costs for consumers, as data stored in a model remains difficult to export and import without a standardized format. He notes that while moving AI memory is not impossible, it is far harder for regular users than transferring an Excel or Word file. Recent developments, including Anthropic opening Claude's memory to free users and launching cheaper models, highlight ongoing industry efforts to address portability, but manual effort is still required for users to migrate their data.