ChatGPT for Mac Adds Opt-In Feature That Logs Clicks and Keystrokes

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OpenAI has introduced a feature called Computer History to its ChatGPT desktop app on macOS, which records user clicks and keystrokes to build a personal activity timeline. The data is used by ChatGPT and Codex to suggest automations, learn work habits, and resume unfinished tasks. Unlike many data-collection features, Computer History is opt-in, giving users the choice to enable it. Users can also exclude specific apps and websites from being tracked and delete individual entries for greater privacy control. OpenAI's Ari Weinstein confirmed that the feature automatically ignores activity in private or incognito browser tabs.

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