Apple to tighten macOS Full Disk Access controls over AI agent risks

Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents

Apple says it will add extra controls to macOS Full Disk Access, requiring users to grant apps that level of permission through a more explicit action. The permission lets apps read files, mail, messages and browsing history, and Apple says the growing capability and autonomy of AI agents raises the risk. Reporter Jason Aten had claimed Meta's Muse learned the contents of his private messages without his permission; Meta disputes that account.

Why it matters: Apple is tightening how macOS Full Disk Access is granted, so desktop AI agents need clearer user consent before reading private files and messages.