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Apple macOS Full Disk Access restrictions for AI agents

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Apple is restricting Full Disk Access permissions on macOS to prevent AI agents from exploiting the feature to access sensitive user data. Meta has disputed the sufficiency of Apple's approach, arguing that Full Disk Access restrictions alone are inadequate to protect against AI agent abuse.

  • Apple modified Full Disk Access permissions specifically targeting AI agent misuse
  • Meta claims FDA restrictions are insufficient for protecting against AI agent data access
  • AI agents identified as substantially increasing macOS security and privacy risks
  • Dispute centers on whether FDA controls adequately address agent-based threats
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Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Ars Technica · Dan Goodin · 36d