Apple tightens Full Disk Access controls to block potential AI agent abuse
When an AI assistant began referencing private iMessage threads without a clear explanation of how it accessed them, it set off a rapid chain of scrutiny and vendor responses. Apple has moved to tighten macOS’s Full Disk Access (FDA) permissions after concerns that some third-party apps could misuse that powerful system-level privilege to read private files, messages, and browsing histories. The change is aimed squarely at making sure users understand…