OpenAI has quietly launched Chronicle, an opt-in research preview that captures user screen images to augment its Codex agent with contextual information. The feature mirrors Microsoft's controversial Recall tool, which faced backlash after tests showed it captured sensitive data like credit card numbers and passwords. The move repeats privacy concerns despite Recall's public reputational damage.
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OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot
OpenAI's Chronicle feature mirrors Microsoft's controversial Recall by capturing user screenshots to contextualize its Codex agent, repeating known privacy risks despite Recall's backlash over exposed credentials and sensitive data.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The RegisterBY sys://pipeline
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