Apple is restricting macOS Full Disk Access to limit AI agents' ability to access private user data.

Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/02/apple-says-its-tightening-macos-full-disk-access-controls-due-to-new-risks-from-ai-agents/

🔒 Apple is tightening “Full Disk Access” controls on macOS due to some possible misuse by third-party app developers, especially with emerging risks tied to the rise of AI agents, requiring more explicit user consent. https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/10/apple-tightens-full-disk-access-permissions-on-macos-to-enhance-user-privacy-and-security/

Apple is tightening macOS Full Disk Access controls to prevent AI agents from abusing permissions to read users messages, emails and files. The change comes two weeks after Meta Muse AI agent was found accessing private messages without explicit user consent. #AIagent #AI #GenAI #Apple #Security https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/apple-changes-full-disk-access-permissions-to-curb-abuse-from-ai-agents/