Apple Announces 'Full Disk Access' Changes on macOS Due to AI Agents

Apple is introducing additional controls for the Full Disk Access setting on macOS to address risks posed by autonomous AI agents. The company stated that some developers use this access to expose files, mail, and browsing history without user knowledge. This move follows privacy concerns regarding always-on AI agents, such as OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse, the latter of which reportedly read private DMs. Apple aims to ensure users consciously grant this extraordinary level of system access.