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ChatGPT Can Now Add Your Mac Activity to Its Memories
OpenAI has launched a new Computer History feature for ChatGPT that records user interactions with applications and websites on Mac. Users can choose which activities to log and can pause or delete this tracking at will. While this feature aims to provide personalized assistance, it also brings up important privacy considerations, as the recorded data could contain sensitive information. Unlike previous attempts to integrate similar tracking features, such as Microsoft's Windows Recall, OpenAI assures users that no screen recording or voice input is captured, only basic application interactions.
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Published 14 Aug 2026, 21:15 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- OpenAI's ChatGPT gets a new Computer History feature for Mac users.
- Users can opt in and manage which applications and websites are tracked.
- The feature logs interactions without capturing screen or voice data.
- Summaries of activities are generated in the cloud but stored locally.
- Privacy concerns arise as the feature may record sensitive information.
Interesting facts
- The Computer History feature uses accessibility APIs to log interactions.
- OpenAI ensures that users can see, delete, and manage their activity data.
- The feature does not retain activity logs unless legally required.