Apple Tightens Mac Disk Access for AI
Apple announces stricter controls on 'Full Disk Access' to prevent AI agents from over-accessing user data.
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Apple confirmed it will restrict 'Full Disk Access' permissions on macOS specifically to mitigate risks from AI agents.
Previously used mainly for system backups, this permission allows apps to bypass privacy protections and read sensitive data like emails and messages. The rise of locally running AI agents has raised concerns about indiscriminate data scraping.
New rules will require users to take very explicit actions to grant such high-level access. This change is not yet present in the macOS 27.2 beta but is expected in future releases.