Apple is changing full-disk access on macOS to stop autonomous AI agents from using user data.

Developers were told that total storage access is risky as third-party tools act more on their own.

The article says modern agents can read local documents, including credentials, photos, and message logs.

macOS will flag automated data requests so background processes cannot quietly index a drive.

A cited example is criticism of Meta’s Muse model for allegedly scraping local folders without clear consent.

New prompts will ask for a second confirmation before scripts reach personal storage.

Alerts are planned when an AI tool asks for mail or messages directories.

Background agents are blocked from core storage by default, and access can be temporary instead of permanent.

Apps that still request broad rights may error or be removed from distribution, the piece says.

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