Top Stories· August 16, 2026 at 02:56 p.m.
ChatGPT's Computer History: A New Feature for User Activity Tracking
Key takeaways
- ChatGPT's new feature tracks user activities
- Users can opt-out or manage exclusions
- Data is used as a reference for requests within the platform
A new feature, Computer History, has been introduced in ChatGPT's desktop app on macOS. This feature tracks user actions to learn work habits, suggest automations, and complete unfinished tasks. The data collected is used as a reference when making requests within the platform. Users have the option to opt-in to this feature, exclude certain apps and websites from tracking, and delete entries for finer control.
