ChatGPT desktop app leaks context to the cloud by default — here's how to swap in Ollama
Technovangelist · x · 2026-09-18
The ChatGPT desktop app has great UI and shortcuts, but its default cloud behavior uploads uploaded files, context from open apps, and code snippets to the cloud. A walkthrough shows how to swap the backend model for local Ollama so your data never leaves your machine.
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