Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access controls over new AI agent risks
speckx · hn · 2026-10-03
Apple is tightening macOS's Full Disk Access controls, a move TechCrunch reports is driven by new risks from AI agents. With agents that can autonomously read files and take actions, blanket disk access has become far more dangerous, prompting Apple to harden the permission boundary. Developers of AI tools relying on full disk access should expect stricter review and finer-grained authorization.
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