Apple Tightens Mac Disk Access Controls Amid AI Privacy Concerns

Apple is implementing stricter controls on "full disk access" permissions for Mac applications to address rising privacy risks linked to AI agents. The company aims to ensure that users can grant such significant access only through deliberate and clear consent. This move follows reports highlighting how some AI tools, like Meta's Muse, appeared to access personal message content without explicit permission, sparking privacy concerns. Apple’s update adds layers of protection to safeguard user data against unintended AI intrusions.