GoKawiilApple to add stricter approval steps for macOS Full Disk Access after AI agent concerns
Apple announced it will introduce additional controls around macOS's 'Full Disk Access' setting, which currently lets apps read files, mail, messages and browsing history. The company said AI agents running on desktops have heightened the risks of this access, and it will require more explicit user action before granting it. The move follows reports that Meta's Muse app appeared to access a journalist's private messages, and a separate Wired report on a flaw in ChatGPT's Mac app.
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The announcement suggests Apple is responding to mounting scrutiny over how desktop AI agents handle sensitive permissions, potentially reshaping how developers request system-level access going forward. It could slow adoption of deeply integrated AI assistants on Mac until trust and transparency around data access improve. The timing, right after high-profile security concerns involving Meta and OpenAI products, indicates Apple may be positioning itself as a gatekeeper for AI safety on its platform.
- Apple plans new, more explicit approval steps for macOS 'Full Disk Access' permissions.
- The change follows claims that Meta's Muse app accessed a journalist's private messages without clear consent.
- A separate Wired report flagged a security flaw in ChatGPT's Mac app involving sensitive data access.
Source: techcrunch.com — Sarah Perez, 2026-10-02
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