Apple Warns AI Agents Piling Full Disk Access Threaten User Privacy
· Technology · Engadget, MacRumors
Apple announced plans to introduce new controls for macOS to restrict how software requests Full Disk Access. The company warned that certain AI developers are exposing sensitive system contents, including files, emails, messages, and browsing history, without adequate user awareness. Desktop clients such as OpenClaw, Dots, and Muse frequently prompt users to grant extensive permissions to enhance autonomous capabilities. The warning follows incidents where users reported Meta's Muse app accessing messages unexpectedly. Apple stated that future software updates will require explicit user action to grant this level of access.
Why it matters
Mac users and developers of autonomous AI tools face tighter permission requirements that alter how desktop software interacts with sensitive system data.
Read the original report — Engadget
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