Apple says it is adding additional controls around "Full Disk Access" on macOS as AI agents have increased "the risks associated with this level of access" (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

Apple is enhancing security on macOS by implementing additional controls for "Full Disk Access." This measure comes in response to the growing risks associated with this level of access, particularly with the rise of AI agents. The decision follows a journalist's claim that Meta's Muse app accessed private messages, although Meta disputed this. Apple aims to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and protect user data from unauthorized access by AI-powered applications.

This report details Apple's first public security response to the risks posed by AI agents, unlike previous updates focused on general system vulnerabilities.