OpenAI reinvents Recall except everything is stored remotely
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- #AI-Assist
- #Codex
- #macOS
- Chronicle is an opt-in research preview only for ChatGPT Pro subscribers on macOS, excluding EU, UK, and Switzerland.
- It augments Codex memories with screen context to reduce the need for restating context when prompting Codex.
- Requires macOS Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions; can be paused or disabled anytime via the Codex menu bar.
- Privacy risks: stores memories unencrypted on device, uses rate limits quickly, and increases prompt injection risk.
- Screen captures are temporary (deleted after 6 hours), processed on servers for memory generation, and not stored unless required by law.
- Memories are stored locally as markdown files; users can delete or edit them manually.
- Enable via Settings > Personalization with Memories on; troubleshoot permissions if setup fails.
- Uses the same model as other Memories by default, configurable in settings.