Apple to restrict Full Disk Access on Mac, citing increased risk from AI agents
Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk
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Apple announced new restrictions on Full Disk Access in macOS. Apps will need 'very explicit user action' to obtain the permission. Apple says some developers' use of Full Disk Access could expose users' files, email, messages, and browsing history, and that the risk from such access will rise sharply as AI agents become more capable and autonomous.
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