Apple plans stricter Mac disk permissions over AI agent risks

Mac users will need to take explicit action before granting an app Full Disk Access under the planned controls. Apple cited risks from increasingly capable and autonomous AI agents as the reason for the change. According to The Next Web, the company announced the update on its developer news site on Friday.

• 9to5Mac reports that Meta's Muse app analyzes users' communications hourly.

Covered by 2 publishers within 22 hours of the first report.

• SecurityWeek: Apple to Tighten Full Disk Access Controls in macOS Amid AI Risks

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TNW The Next Web Apple adds new Full Disk Access controls on Macs because of AI agents · Ana Maria Constantin 9:50 AM

SW SecurityWeek Apple to Tighten Full Disk Access Controls in macOS Amid AI Risks · Ionut Arghire 7:48 AM

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