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

Apple is tightening macOS Full Disk Access controls due to new risks posed by increasingly capable AI agents accessing private files, messages, mail, and browsing history. This move follows reports that Meta’s Muse AI app accessed users' private messages without explicit permission, raising security and trust concerns about desktop-based AI apps. Apple highlighted that some developers use Full Disk Access in ways that could expose users’ entire systems without full user understanding. New controls will require very explicit user action to grant this "extraordinary level of access," aiming to ensure users make informed decisions. The change reflects escalating risks as AI agents grow more autonomous, emphasizing user data privacy and protection.