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OpenAI rolls out opt-in Computer History feature to ChatGPT Mac app, creating activity timelines
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Computer History captures app and website interactions on macOS, builds a timeline, and lets users query it, but raises privacy concerns.
The feature lets users retrieve recent work context directly within ChatGPT, potentially speeding up research and coding tasks. However, it aggregates detailed usage data from apps and browsers, which may be undesirable for privacy-focused users. Adoption is limited to higher-tier accounts, so many developers will not see it by default.
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Computer History is an opt-in feature for Pro, Business and Enterprise users of the ChatGPT Mac app.
It records clicks, typing, shortcuts and app switches via macOS accessibility, then summarizes them into local memory files without screenshots or audio.
The feature replaces Chronicle, uses fewer tokens, and provides per-item delete controls, but it still collects extensive activity data that could pose privacy risks.
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