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Why it matters
ChatGPT desktop app introduces timeline tracking for clicks and keystrokes
The Verge AI ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes
OpenAI launched a "Computer History" feature for its macOS app that tracks user actions to build a timeline for ChatGPT and Codex to reference.
Why it matters
The new feature allows the chatbot to learn your workflows and suggest automations, but it also means more of your active computer usage is recorded.
Latest brief · Aug 16, 2026