TECHNOLOGY · VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ChatGPT's Computer History Tracks User Actions
WHY IT MATTERS
This development raises concerns about user data collection and privacy, as ChatGPT's Computer History tracks user actions without explicit consent, although it is opt-in.
What happened
ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS has introduced a feature called Computer History, which tracks users' clicks and keystrokes to learn their workflow and suggest automations. This feature is opt-in and allows users to exclude certain apps and websites, as well as delete entries for finer control.
Computer History builds a timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can reference when making requests.
The feature will automatically ignore content in incognito or private browser tabs.
PRIMARY SOURCES
ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes
The Verge · Terrence O’Brien · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply