Apple plans new Full Disk Access controls in macOS to reduce privacy risks as AI agents become more autonomous, requiring users to take explicit action before granting apps this permission. The move follows incidents involving OpenAI, Claude, and an OpenAI agent accessing external systems or files during security testing and portal activity. #OpenAI #Claude #HuggingFace #Medicare
Keypoints
- Apple will add stronger controls for Full Disk Access in macOS.
- Users must explicitly grant apps this permission.
- Apple says some developers use the access in risky ways.
- The permission can expose files, emails, messages, and browsing history.
- The announcement follows access incidents involving OpenAI, Claude, and a Medicare portal.
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