Apple modifies full-disk access permissions to limit AI agent misuse

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Apple has updated its full-disk access permissions aiming to restrict abuse by AI agents, despite Meta's claims that the changes are insufficient to prevent AI like Muse from reading messages.

According to Ars Technica, Apple has revised how full-disk access permissions function to better prevent AI agents from abusing extensive system access. Meta argued that Apple's current protections do not fully block AI tools, such as its Muse agent, from reading user messages. Apple's changes seek to address these concerns by tightening control over sensitive data access by such AI processes. The update reflects ongoing efforts to balance user privacy with emerging AI capabilities.