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AI Remembers Your Mac Activity
14 Aug
Summary
- New ChatGPT feature logs Mac activity like clicks and app switches.
- Data is used to answer questions and automate tasks for users.
- Feature is disabled by default and requires user consent to activate.
OpenAI has introduced a new feature for its macOS ChatGPT application called Computer History. This tool enables the AI to record user activity, such as clicks, typing, and app switches, organizing this information into daily summaries and memory files. Users can then query this data to recall past work, understand their workflow patterns, or automate repetitive tasks.
Computer History is available to Pro, Business, and Enterprise users and is disabled by default, requiring users to opt-in through settings. Temporary memory files generated by the feature are retained for 48 hours, while other data persists until manually deleted. OpenAI clarifies that Computer History records interaction events rather than capturing screen or audio, distinguishing it from previous screenshot-based technologies. Users are advised to secure their Mac accounts and exclude sensitive applications or websites due to the data not being encrypted.
