Apple to Tighten Mac Data Controls in Guard Against AI Agents

Apple is introducing stricter privacy controls for the Full Disk Access permission on macOS to address risks posed by third-party artificial intelligence agents. As these autonomous tools gain the ability to process sensitive personal information like messages, emails, and browsing history, Apple aims to prevent unauthorized or excessive data exposure. These updates require users to more explicitly authorize apps that request broad access to their files. This shift reflects a broader industry concern regarding the security vulnerabilities created when powerful AI agents are granted unrestricted system-wide permissions.