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Apple changed full-disk access permissions on Mac to curb abuse by AI agents, saying AI agents substantially increase risk.
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Apple says it will add new limits for full disk access on Mac in response to risks posed by AI agents.
Why it matters: The new controls affect how much of a Mac's disk an app can reach as AI agents become more common.
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Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access controls due to AI agent risks
Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents
TechCrunch AI · 02 Oct 2026, 18:11
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“Apple will add new limits for "full disk access" on Mac in response to risks posed by AI agents, as reported earlier by TechCrunch.”
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