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Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents

First reported 02 Oct, 18:11 UTCSource: TechCrunch + 1 moreLast editorial activity 02 Oct, 18:11 UTC

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Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents (AI that carries out multi-step tasks rather than answering one question), according to TechCrunch. Apple is a software and consumer electronics company based in Cupertino, founded in 1976.

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TechCrunch Reporting source
Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents ↗
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/02/apple-says-its-tightening-macos-full-disk-access-controls-due-to-new-risks-from-ai-agents/
The Verge Reporting source
Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk ↗
https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004295/apple-limit-mac-disk-access-ai-agents

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