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OpenAI's ChatGPT Mac app adds 'Computer History' feature

OpenAI has launched a new "Computer History" feature for its ChatGPT desktop application on Mac. This feature records user activity, including clicks and keystrokes, across apps and websites to create a personalized timeline. The data is stored locally and can be used to improve future interactions and suggest automations, building on the Chronicle research preview with enhanced privacy controls. While opt-in and offering options to clear history or exclude specific apps, the feature has drawn comparisons to Microsoft Recall and raised privacy considerations. AI

IMPACT Enhances personalization and task completion in ChatGPT by leveraging user activity, potentially increasing engagement.

RANK_REASON This is a feature update to an existing product, not a new model release or core research.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Mac app adds 'Computer History' feature

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  1. X — OpenAI TIER_1 English(EN) · OpenAI ·

    To use Computer History, opt in under Settings → Integrations in the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac.

    To use Computer History, opt in under Settings → Integrations in the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac. Rolling out globally now to Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, with access in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland to follow in the coming weeks.

  2. X — OpenAI TIER_1 English(EN) · OpenAI ·

    Computer History builds on the Chronicle research preview with reduced token usage and more privacy controls.

    Computer History builds on the Chronicle research preview with reduced token usage and more privacy controls. A new timeline view gives you the ability to look back on your work and build skills from your frequent tasks. From there or the menu bar, you can: - Clear all or

  3. X — OpenAI TIER_1 English(EN) · OpenAI ·

    ChatGPT can now remember your activity across the apps and websites on your computer.

    ChatGPT can now remember your activity across the apps and websites on your computer. With Computer History in the desktop app, future interactions feel more personalized and require less explanation. https://t.co/WHZPxPp31R

  4. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    OpenAI's Computer History turns your clicks and keystrokes into a searchable ChatGPT memory timeline

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1221" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/computer_history.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2234" /></p> <p> OpenAI's Computer History records clicks, keystrokes, and …

  5. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Terrence O’Brien ·

    ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes

    ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions into training data, learning how you work, suggesting automations, and even picking up tasks you left half done. It uses your activity to build a timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can r…

  6. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # OpenAI ’s new # ChatGPT feature logs your keystrokes and stores them in plain text. # ai # llm https:// thenextweb.com/news/openai-cha tgpt-computer-history-m

    # OpenAI ’s new # ChatGPT feature logs your keystrokes and stores them in plain text. # ai # llm https:// thenextweb.com/news/openai-cha tgpt-computer-history-mac-keystrokes

  7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI has launched Computer History, a ChatGPT feature that records clicks, keystrokes, keyboard shortcuts and app switches on macOS to build a searchable memo

    OpenAI has launched Computer History, a ChatGPT feature that records clicks, keystrokes, keyboard shortcuts and app switches on macOS to build a searchable memory. Source: The Next Web https:// thenextweb.com/news/openai-cha tgpt-computer-history-mac-keystrokes # AI # OpenAI # Ch…

  8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI has launched Computer History, a ChatGPT feature for macOS that logs keystrokes, clicks and app switches to build a searchable memory. The data is stored

    OpenAI has launched Computer History, a ChatGPT feature for macOS that logs keystrokes, clicks and app switches to build a searchable memory. The data is stored locally as unencrypted plain text, raising security concerns. The feature is not available in the EEA, Switzerland or t…

  9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions

    📰 ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions into training data, learning how you work, suggesting automations, and even picking up tasks you lef... 📰 Source: The Ve…

  10. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The optional Computer History feature on the macOS version of ChatGPT will record what Mac users do to build an explorable timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can u

    The optional Computer History feature on the macOS version of ChatGPT will record what Mac users do to build an explorable timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can use to improve their responses https://www. thurrott.com/a-i/340400/chatgp t-for-mac-app-adds-optional-computer-history-f…

  11. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · [email protected] ·

    Chat GPT's new Computer History feature logs all your keystrokes The idea is that the computer history should be usable with Chat GPT and Codex. # AI

    Chat GPT:s nya Computer History-funktion loggar alla dina tangenttryckningar Tanken är att datorhistoriken ska kunna användas ihop med Chat GPT och Codex. # AI Chat GPT:s nya funktion loggar alla dina tangenttryckningar

  12. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI's Computer History for ChatGPT on macOS is raising serious alarms. This feature tracks your clicks and keystrokes, converting them into plaintext memory

    OpenAI's Computer History for ChatGPT on macOS is raising serious alarms. This feature tracks your clicks and keystrokes, converting them into plaintext memory files stored locally on your Mac. Experts warn this creates a direct path for data exfiltration and prompt injection, tu…

  13. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions in

    ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions into training data, learning how you work, suggesting automations, and even picking up tasks you left half done. It uses y…

  14. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ChatGPT's Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/980742/chatgpts-computer-history-tracks-your-cl

    ChatGPT's Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/980742/chatgpts-computer-history-tracks-your-clicks-and-keystrokes # AI # Privacy # Tech

  15. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ChatGPT's new Computer History tracks your Mac activity to create a timeline - but should you let it? Rolling out to ChatGPT's Mac app, Computer History creates

    ChatGPT's new Computer History tracks your Mac activity to create a timeline - but should you let it? Rolling out to ChatGPT's Mac app, Computer History creates a timeline from your activities across the apps and websites you use on your Mac. Is that a privacy risk? https://www. …

  16. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI ditches Recall-style screenshot surveillance … 'Computer History' records clicks and typing to build ChatGPT memories https://www. theregister.com/ai-and

    OpenAI ditches Recall-style screenshot surveillance … 'Computer History' records clicks and typing to build ChatGPT memories https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026 /08/14/openai-ditches-recall-style-screenshot-surveillance-for-friendly-keylogging/5287618 # Tech # Technology …

  17. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · aisight ·

    New Computer History feature in the ChatGPT app on macOS turns user activity in apps and websites into a searchable timeline. The tool has autom

    Nowa funkcja Computer History w aplikacji ChatGPT na macOS zmienia aktywność użytkownika w aplikacjach i witrynach w przeszukiwalną oś czasu. Narzędzie ma automatyzować pracę, ale budzi obawy o brak szyfrowania lokalnych logów i podatność na ataki. # si # ai # sztucznainteligencj…

  18. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ChatGPT for Mac adds opt-in Computer History feature, replacing Chronicle OpenAI is giving ChatGPT and Codex a new way to learn from and remember how you use yo

    ChatGPT for Mac adds opt-in Computer History feature, replacing Chronicle OpenAI is giving ChatGPT and Codex a new way to learn from and remember how you use your Mac, even when that work happens outside the app. https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/08/13/chatgpt -for-mac-adds-opt-in-comput…

  19. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 日本語(JA) · [email protected] ·

    ChatGPT Remembers Mac Operations with "Computer History" https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2132844.html # watch_impress # ChatGPT # Tech # AI

    ChatGPT、Macの操作を記憶する「Computer History」 https://www. watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/ 2132844.html # watch_impress # ChatGPT # テック # AI

  20. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/ryanmerket ·

    OpenAI launches ChatGPT Computer History to remember work across Mac apps

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1vnm3qw/openai_launches_chatgpt_computer_history_to/"> <img alt="OpenAI launches ChatGPT Computer History to remember work across Mac apps" src="https://external-preview.redd.it/rUGDJNJF_h9LxbR1IeCnGaC0JL9Gfz53t3K…