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Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents
Source: TechCrunch
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Apple will introduce new controls for macOS Full Disk Access, citing heightened risks as AI agents become capable of accessing users' files, messages, email and browsing history. The move strengthens privacy safeguards around broad system permissions but underscores emerging security risks from increasingly autonomous AI software.
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