ChatGPT Mac App Logs Unencrypted Activity: Privacy Risk

The ChatGPT app for macOS now has a new feature called Computer History, which logs your activity across apps and websites. This feature, which rolled out on August 13th, is off by default and is only for Pro, Business, and Enterprise accounts. It collects interaction events like clicks and typing, turning them into a searchable timeline and memories for ChatGPT. While it doesn't take screenshots or record audio, the raw event files are processed on OpenAI's servers to create these memories. OpenAI notes two risks: the files can contain sensitive information and are not encrypted by Computer History, making them potentially accessible to other programs. There's also a risk of prompt injection, where hidden instructions could be followed by ChatGPT. This is important because it highlights new privacy considerations for users of the ChatGPT macOS app.