Apple tightens macOS access controls over AI agent risks

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 21:13 · Archive

Apple is adding new controls to macOS's Full Disk Access permission due to concerns about AI agents.

Apple announced new controls for macOS's Full Disk Access permission, citing risks from AI agents. The company said some developers use the broad access in ways that could expose users' files, mail, messages and browsing history without their full knowledge and understanding.

The announcement comes as always-on AI agents from companies including Meta and OpenAI have raised privacy concerns. Apple did not specify when the new controls would be implemented or how they would work.

How it is being reported

• Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase riskThe Verge · 2 Oct, 21:08
• Apple Announces 'Full Disk Access' Changes on macOS Due to AI AgentsMacRumors · 2 Oct, 21:04
• Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agentsTechCrunch · 2 Oct, 19:11

In this story: Apple · Meta · OpenAI

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