# ChatGPT reportedly gains permissioned access to Messages on Mac

_Published Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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OpenAI has introduced a ChatGPT feature that can read, write, send and search Messages conversations on Mac computers, according to a report. The report says the feature operates locally using existing macOS AppleScript and Accessibility capabilities. Users must consent to access, approve several permissions and enable settings including Full Disk Access; ChatGPT also requires contact and automation permissions. OpenAI said the integration does not create an index of all a user's messages.

## Sources

- [nairametrics.com](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/21/chatgpt-gains-access-to-apple-messages-raises-privacy-concerns/)
- [cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-take-over-imessage/)

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Canonical: https://techandbusiness.org/newswire/UlOA34dLI_HHdVn8CHoVS4
Published: 2026-08-21T16:18:08.515Z
Story chronology: 2026-08-21T07:41:40.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-06T05:09:07.931Z
Publisher: Tech & Business (techandbusiness.org)