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OpenAI: Mac Activity Stored in Unencrypted Markdown Files

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OpenAI: Mac Activity Stored in Unencrypted Markdown Files

OpenAI: Mac Activity Stored in Unencrypted Markdown Files
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Key Takeaways
1On Mac, the computer history records clicks, keystrokes, and application changes.
2It generates a searchable timeline for ChatGPT and Codex.
3The data remains local in the form of unencrypted Markdown files.
💡Why it matters — OpenAI claims not to train the AI on this data, but discussion memories could be incorporated into the training data.
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Full Analysis

On Mac, a "computer history" collects clicks, keystrokes, and application changes. The records remain on the device, in unencrypted Markdown files. OpenAI claims not to use this data for AI training; however, it is possible that memories used for interactions may eventually be incorporated into training data.

No training, but a possibility for memories

OpenAI states that data from the computer history is not used to train its AI models. However, it remains possible that some memories from interactions could ultimately be included in the training data.

On Mac, the tool captures activity and creates a timeline

OpenAI's "computer history" records clicks, keystrokes, and application changes on Mac. These events are transformed into a searchable timeline, accessible via ChatGPT and Codex.

Local storage in Markdown, without encryption

The data generated by this history is stored locally on the device, in the form of unencrypted Markdown files.

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