Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk
Apple will add new limits for "full disk access" on Mac in response to risks posed by AI agents, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In an update on Friday, Apple says it's rolling out new controls to "ensure that users who genuinely wish to grant an app this extraordinary level of access can only do […]
Apple is introducing new controls for full disk access on Macs due to increased risks associated with AI agents. The company says users who want to grant an app this level of access will have to take explicit action. This change comes after concerns were raised about AI agents accessing sensitive user data.
A journalist, Jason Aten, reported that Meta's Muse AI app seemed to know the contents of his private messages, despite not giving it permission. Meta disputed this claim, saying access to messages is opt-in. Another report cited a flaw in ChatGPT's Mac app that could have allowed hackers to access sensitive data.
Apple's new controls aim to ensure users have more control over which apps have full disk access, which allows them to access files, mail, messages, and browsing history. Some AI agents, like Muse, offer users the option to enable full disk access, but Apple says some developers are using this feature in ways that could put users at risk.
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