Apple moves to protect private Mac data from overreaching AI apps

AI apps can reach far beyond the data Mac users intend to share, which has prompted Apple to take action and require clearer consent before granting access.
Apple to tighten Mac Full Disk Access over AI privacy risks
On Friday, Apple announced plans to tighten Full Disk Access controls on the Mac as AI agents gain access to sensitive personal information. The permission lets apps bypass privacy protections and could expose messages, email, files, and browsing history.Recent incidents involving M