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Find XO: Apple Strengthens Full Disk Access Permissions on Mac to Address AI Agent Risks (theverge.com)

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- Apple is tightening permission restrictions on macOS so that apps require very explicit user actions to access the full disk. - Full disk access permission allows apps to access all of a user's files, emails, messages, web browsing history, and more. - Recently, cases were reported where Meta's Muse AI accessed message contents without explicit permission, prompting Apple to begin addressing permission abuse issues. - Apple sees this permission as a significant risk to users as autonomous AI agent capabilities continue to develop.
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It's particularly interesting that Apple requires a 'very clear user action' to grant full disk access. This seems intended to ensure users are fully aware when they grant such permissions, but the specific interface or procedures remain unclear, which raises questions. Given that the Meta Muse AI case involved issues with inadequate permission approval processes, it will be important to watch how much this change really improves user awareness of permissions.
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