Apple Tightens Full Disk Access Controls for AI Agent Risks
💡 Why it matters
This update could force developers to redesign AI tools that rely on broad file access, potentially impacting productivity and user privacy.
Apple is adding new controls to macOS Full Disk Access permission, citing increased risks from AI agents that can access files, messages, mail, and browsing history. The change aims to prevent abuse by limiting broad access.
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TechCrunch
Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents
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Hacker News
Updates to Full Disk Access in macOS
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Ars Technica
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
20d ago
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