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Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access permissions in response to AI agent risks

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Apple announced it will introduce additional controls for "Full Disk Access" on macOS, citing the risks that AI agents add to this access level. This setting was originally used to make backups work properly, but it grants apps permission to access files, mail, messages, and browsing history.

From TechCrunch · AI

Latest development10/3 04:08 (UTC+8)
Apple will restrict Mac Full Disk Access permissions, saying AI agents greatly increase the riskThe Verge · AI

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  1. The Verge · AI
    Apple to restrict Full Disk Access on Mac, citing increased risk from AI agents

    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.

  2. TechCrunch · AI
    Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access over AI agent risks

    Apple announced additional controls for Full Disk Access in macOS, citing risks increased by AI agents. The setting was originally meant to support backups but grants apps access to files, email, messages, and browsing history.

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