GoKawiilApple to tighten Full Disk Access controls over AI desktop agents on macOS
Apple announced it is adding new safeguards to macOS's Full Disk Access permission system to address risks from AI agents like OpenClaw, Dots and Muse. The company said some developers grant themselves broad access to files, mail, messages and browsing history without users fully understanding the tradeoff, and pledged 'additional controls' without specifying a rollout date or exact changes.
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The move suggests Apple sees a gap between what AI agent makers disclose and what users actually consent to, following reports that Meta's Muse accessed messages a user believed he had blocked. Tighter permission prompts could slow adoption of desktop AI agents that rely on deep system access to perform tasks, and may push more users toward dedicated machines for running them. It also signals growing platform-level scrutiny of AI agents' data practices beyond what regulators have addressed so far.
- Apple plans added controls around macOS's Full Disk Access permission to curb risks from AI agents.
- Apple says some developers use the permission broadly without clear user understanding, risking exposure of files, mail and messages.
- The warning follows reports that Meta's Muse accessed messages a user thought he had denied permission for.
Source: engadget.com — Karissa Bell, 2026-10-02
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