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OpenAI quietly enables 'Computer Use' feature for Intel Mac users

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OpenAI has quietly enabled the "Computer Use" feature for users with Intel-based Macs, a functionality previously reported as unsupported. Users on Intel Macs experienced issues with the feature, including limited app visibility and an inability to enable certain toggles. Following a recent update to the ChatGPT desktop application, these issues appear to be resolved, with features like Appshots and Computer History now working as intended. AI

IMPACT This update improves the usability of OpenAI's tools for a specific user segment, potentially increasing engagement with their desktop applications.

RANK_REASON This is a feature update for an existing product, not a new frontier release or significant industry event.

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OpenAI quietly enables 'Computer Use' feature for Intel Mac users

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/CoderLuii ·

    Intel Mac users: Computer Use quietly started working, update your app

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've been on an Intel Mac this whole time watching everyone else use Computer Use. On mine the only apps it would show were Excel and Chrome, the &quot;use when locked&quot; toggle wouldn't turn on, and Appshots and Computer History couldn't even…

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