{
  "id": 11518008,
  "title": "Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/apple-will-limit-mac-disk-access-as-ai-agents-substantially-increase",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-02T20:08:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004295/apple-limit-mac-disk-access-ai-agents"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nA 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.\n\nApple'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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Apple is adding new privacy safeguards for Mac users as AI agents get more powerful",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/apple-is-adding-new-privacy-safeguards-for-mac-users-as-ai-agents-get",
        "published": "2026-10-02T21:33:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}