Apple Announces 'Full Disk Access' Changes on macOS Due to AI Agents
Apple has announced plans to introduce stricter controls for the Full Disk Access setting on macOS in response to emerging security risks. The company cited the growing capability of autonomous AI agents as a primary driver for these changes, noting that current permissions can expose sensitive user data without adequate awareness. These new measures will require explicit user action to grant such extensive access, although a specific implementation timeline has not been provided.
- ▪Apple stated that some developers are misusing Full Disk Access to expose files, mail, and browsing history without users' full knowledge.
- ▪The announcement highlights that the increasing autonomy of AI agents like Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots significantly amplifies privacy risks.
- ▪Future updates will ensure that granting Full Disk Access requires very explicit user action to promote informed decision-making.
- ▪Apple has not disclosed a specific date for when these additional security controls will be implemented on macOS.
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- ▪ Updates to Full Disk Access in macOS — Apple
- ▪ Apple sounds the alarm on AI agents and 'Full Disk Access' — Engadget
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Apple Announces 'Full Disk Access' Changes on macOS Due to AI AgentsFriday October 2, 2026 12:59 pm PDT by Joe RossignolIn a post on its developer news website today, Apple announced that it will be introducing "additional controls" for the "Full Disk Access" setting on macOS due to new risks posed by AI agents. This announcement comes amid the rise of always-on AI agents like Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots, which have prompted privacy concerns. "Some developers are using Full Disk Access in ways that could put users at risk, exposing everything on their systems—including files, mail, messages, and even browsing history—without users' full knowledge and understanding," said Apple.
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