Apple will add new controls to macOS Full Disk Access. It warns AI agents make broad file and message access riskier. Some developers use Full Disk Access without full user knowledge. Users must now take very explicit action to grant this access. Apple says risks will grow as AI agents become more capable. The change aims to ensure users understand the risks before consenting. Apple announced this in a developer blog post. It follows reports of AI apps accessing private data without clear permission.
What changed
Full Disk Access granted broad file and message access with standard user prompts.
What it unlocks
Requiring explicit user action to grant Full Disk Access to apps.
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