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2 Oct 202621 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH
Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents

Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents

Apple has announced it will implement new controls regarding Full Disk Access permissions in macOS. This move comes amid warnings that increasingly capable AI agents make broad access to users' files, messages, and browsing history riskier. These new controls are part of Apple's efforts to enhance user security, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access. Previously, applications could easily access this data, potentially jeopardizing privacy.

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