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Apple Requires Consent for Full Disk Access by AI

Apple has enhanced macOS security controls to protect user privacy against advanced AI agents. The company now mandates explicit user confirmation before any application can gain Full Disk Access, mitigating risks of unauthorized exposure of sensitive data like mail and browsing history.

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Apple Limits Mac Disk Access Due to AI Risks
TThe Verge·about 1 hour ago
Apple Adds Safeguards for AI Agents and Disk Access
EEngadget·about 2 hours ago
Apple Tightens Controls on Full Disk Access for AI
TTechmeme·about 3 hours ago

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