Altman: ChatGPT Could Monitor Screens & Calls

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests that ChatGPT could soon be capable of monitoring computer screens, meetings, and calls continuously. This advanced version of the AI would understand a user's ongoing activities to provide assistance throughout the day. Altman describes this as the "descendence of ChatGPT." It could connect to services like email and Slack, becoming a more capable assistant. While this sounds exciting, Altman also acknowledges the potential surveillance concerns. He clarifies that users would control the information the AI can access. The AI would offer suggestions and handle smaller tasks, acting as an "extra pair of hands." For example, if you're writing a sales pitch, the AI could recognize customer history and suggest changes. This vision comes shortly after OpenAI introduced "Computer History" for the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac. This current feature, which users must activate, tracks activity across selected apps and websites to give ChatGPT more context. The user controls which apps and websites contribute to this history and can pause or delete stored activity. The bottom line is that AI is quickly evolving to become a more integrated part of our daily digital lives, and understanding these developments is important for everyone.