General · 19 August 2026

ChatGPT's new Mac feature could help hackers steal your data

OpenAI's new Computer History feature for Mac tracks computer activity, raising major privacy concerns. The opt-in tool creates unencrypted memory files on your Mac, which experts warn could give data-stealers a clear map of your daily use. Computer History is unavailable in the UK and isn't recommended for work computers.

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