Apple Introduces New Full Disk Access Controls in Response to AI Agent Risks
Apple announced new restrictions on full disk access permissions for Mac apps, citing increased risks from AI agents. The update requires users to provide 'very explicit user action' before granting an app unrestricted system access. This change follows concerns raised by developers using the permission in ways that could expose sensitive data without clear user consent. The move comes after a report revealed Meta’s Muse AI accessed private messages on a user's device despite not being explicitly granted such permissions. Apple emphasized that full disk access is necessary for certain apps like backups but warned it poses growing risks as AI agents become more autonomous and powerful. Apple has yet to announce when the update will be rolled out, though details were first reported by TechCrunch in a prior update.
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