OpenAI adds opt-in Computer History to ChatGPT for Mac

Source: 9to5mac.comAugust 13, 2026

OpenAI added an opt-in Computer History feature to ChatGPT for Mac on August 13, 2026, replacing the earlier Chronicle feature.

TL;DR
  • OpenAI introduced Computer History for ChatGPT for Mac and Codex.
  • The feature is opt-in and replaces Chronicle.
  • Computer History lets the apps learn from and remember Mac activity outside the app.

OpenAI said the new Computer History feature gives ChatGPT for Mac and Codex a way to learn from and remember how a user works on a Mac, including activity that happens outside the app itself.

According to 9to5Mac, Computer History replaces Chronicle. The report states that the feature is optional, meaning users must choose to enable it.

The source article describes the change as applying to ChatGPT for Mac and Codex. The report does not provide pricing, device compatibility details, or a rollout timetable beyond the publication date of August 13, 2026.

Related questions
  • What is Computer History in ChatGPT for Mac?
  • How does Computer History differ from Chronicle?
  • Is Computer History in ChatGPT for Mac enabled by default?

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