ChatGPT Desktop Pet Update: Tracks Chats, Watches Cursor, Starts New Chats

OpenAI has rolled out updates to the ChatGPT desktop app's virtual pet feature, which tracks ongoing chats while users are away, watches the cursor while typing, and lets users start new conversations directly from the pet. A Mini mode is available for those who prefer a subtler icon.

2026-09-12 ~ 2026-09-14 · 2 related posts

• ChatGPT desktop app adds pets that track your chats and can start new ones — dkundel · 2026-09-12
• ChatGPT desktop pets now track your cursor and let you start chats directly — SIGKITTEN · 2026-09-14