Apple will start limiting Mac disk access for developers due to risk of AI agents
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THE AI ANGLE
accessing sensitive user files and personal dataApple announced plans to restrict the Full Disk Access setting on macOS. The move responds to agentic AI tools reaching sensitive data like messages, emails, and browser history. Developers will face stricter permission requirements when building software that requests broad access to the file system.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Operating systems must balance the broad permissions automated agents request against the need to protect private user files.Read the original at techradar.com Generate teaching or study materials
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