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ChatGPT's new Computer History tracks your Mac activity to create a timeline
OpenAI has released its Computer History feature for the ChatGPT Mac app, enabling users to track their app and website activities to create a timeline. This opt-in feature is available for Pro, Business, and Enterprise accounts, allowing users to integrate their recorded activities into their ChatGPT interactions. The feature builds on and improves the previous Chronicle functionality by offering better privacy controls and not capturing screen data. However, it has raised concerns regarding user privacy as it collects significant amounts of personal and professional information.
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Published 14 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC5 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Computer History tracks user activities on Mac apps and websites.
- Available for Pro, Business, and Enterprise ChatGPT accounts.
- Feature allows integration of activities into AI conversations.
- Privacy controls enable users to select which apps to include.
- Concerns exist over potential sensitive data exposure.
Interesting facts
- Computer History can summarize user activities without capturing screenshots.
- Users can clear their history or pause tracking at any time.
- The lack of encryption raises concerns about data security.