# Pets and Mini on ChatGPT Desktop

By Steven Van · 2026-09-11

OpenAI's ChatGPT desktop pets can now track chats and start new ones while you're away, with a Mini option for less screen space.

ChatGPT desktop pets can now keep track of chats while a user is away and start a new one on their behalf. For a smaller footprint, **Mini** offers the same shortcuts and updates in less space.

[View media](<https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2098532225167851527/vid/avc1/1124x662/Lk0gQEBoRBp3SlYN.mp4>)

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Sources

[Original source](<https://x.com/i/status/2098533675050672134>)

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