Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk

Apple is introducing new restrictions on full disk access for Mac users to mitigate security risks associated with AI agents. The update aims to ensure users maintain control over which applications can access their data.
Apple will add new limits for "full disk access" on Mac in response to risks posed by AI agents, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In an update on Friday, Apple says it's rolling out new controls to "ensure that users who genuinely wish to grant an app this extraordinary level of access can only do […]
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