Apple Tightens macOS Full Disk Access Controls Over AI Agent Risks
Apple announced new controls for macOS's Full Disk Access feature to mitigate risks from increasingly autonomous AI agents. The move, announced on October 2, 2026, addresses concerns that some apps use this privileged permission to access files, mail, messages, and browsing history without full user awareness. This follows reports that Meta's Muse app accessed private messages without permission (a claim Meta disputed) and a Wired report on a ChatGPT Mac app vulnerability. Apple will now require users to take 'very explicit action' to grant such access, ensuring informed consent. This is part of Apple's ongoing focus on privacy and security in the context of AI.
- •Apple announced new controls for Full Disk Access on macOS on October 2, 2026, citing risks from autonomous AI agents.
- •Meta's Muse app was reported to read private messages; Meta disputed the claim.
- •A Wired report highlighted a ChatGPT Mac app flaw that could allow data access.
