ChatGPT Mac History: OpenAI Remembers Your Activity

OpenAI has launched a new feature for Mac called "Computer History" that allows ChatGPT to remember your activity across apps and websites. This optional tool helps users recover past work, like finding documents or websites they previously used. Here's the thing: Computer History records interaction events, such as clicks and typing, but does not continuously capture screenshots or audio. This differs from Microsoft's Recall feature, which used periodic screenshots. What's interesting is that the collected history is stored locally on your Mac, and you can exclude specific apps or websites from being recorded. You can also pause or delete this history. However, this expanded capability raises privacy questions, particularly concerning data access and its use on workplace computers. The bottom line is that while it offers convenience, users need to consider the implications of ChatGPT having a broader view of their digital activity.