project

Computer History

Opt-in feature of the ChatGPT desktop app on macOS that turns interaction events from chosen apps and websites into a timeline and local plain-text memory files.

Known aliases

ChatGPT Computer History

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Current clusters

product4 publishers

OpenAI's Computer History makes Mac activity logging an IT decision, not a personal preference

The ChatGPT Mac app can now record clicks, typing and app switches from allowed apps into local memory files. Pro users self-enable; Business and Enterprise need an admin to grant access.

Publishers:9to5mac.comthenextweb.comtheverge.comzdnet.com

Perspective Coverage

4 publishers

Builder: Builder 34%
Operator: Operator 55%
Investor: Investor 11%

Reality

Evidence74
Adoption16
Hype gap+9
Incentives62
Confidence71