Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk

Apple is tightening Mac full disk access because AI agents can increasingly misuse broad permissions to expose sensitive data such as files, mail, messages, and browsing history. For CIOs, this is a signal to expect stricter platform-level controls around agentic AI and to revisit Mac endpoint governance, app approval, and least-privilege access policies, especially for backup, productivity, and AI-integrated tools.