Episode 21 - Why AI Forgets Everything — Context Windows Explained Simply

Why does AI suddenly forget things—even mid-conversation? In this episode of AI Made Simple, we break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in artificial intelligence: context windows. If you’ve ever had a great conversation with AI… only for it to suddenly lose track, contradict itself, or start making things up—this episode explains exactly why. We cover: What a context window actually is Why AI doesn’t “remember” like humans How tokens limit what AI can see Why hallucinations happen in long chats Simple strategies to fix it How systems like RAG solve this problem By the end, you’ll understand how AI really processes information—and how to use it much more effectively.