Memory Tracker
AI-powered automatic time tracking technology pioneered by Timely. Runs in background capturing all digital activity, then uses AI to suggest time entries for user approval. Privacy-first with no screenshots.
Last updated: 2026-03-20 08:56
Overview
Memory Tracker is Timely's proprietary AI-powered automatic time tracking technology that captures every minute spent in digital tools, then uses machine learning to draft timesheet entries for user review and approval.
How It Works
- Background Capture: Runs quietly tracking apps, websites, documents, meetings, emails used
- AI Processing: Machine learning analyzes activity patterns
- Draft Timesheets: AI suggests time entries based on captured data
- User Review: Employee reviews and approves (or edits) suggested entries
- Final Timesheet: Approved entries create accurate timesheet
Key Features
- Tracks time in all web and desktop applications
- No manual timers to start/stop
- AI learns project patterns over time
- Complete timesheets in under 2 minutes daily
- Privacy-first: no keystroke logging or screenshots
Privacy Approach
- All data private until user approves sharing
- No screenshots or keystroke monitoring
- Employee controls what gets shared
- Only approved entries visible to managers
Benefits
- 100% time capture (never miss billable hours)
- Minimal user effort (AI does heavy lifting)
- Accurate timesheets without manual tracking
- Prevents revenue loss from untracked time
The Memory Tracker is exclusive to Timely's platform and represents the evolution of time tracking from manual entry to AI-assisted accuracy.
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