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ChatGPT desktop app for Mac consumes excessive RAM

Users are reporting that the macOS desktop application for ChatGPT is consuming an unusually large amount of RAM, sometimes reaching 22GB or even 44GB. This excessive memory usage occurs even when the application has not been actively used for an extended period, prompting system warnings to close applications. AI

IMPACT Potential usability issues for ChatGPT desktop users on macOS could impact adoption and user experience.

RANK_REASON User reports of a software product issue.

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

    mac chatgpt desktop app taking up massive amounts of memory

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Has this happened to anyone else? </p> <p>It happens fairly often my system will tell me i need to close applications and show me a list then chatgpt will be taking up 22gb or 44 gb of ram. Even when i haven't been using it in hours</p> </div><!-…