Apple said it plans to introduce new privacy controls for Mac users, and warned that the risks posed by granting broad data access rights to third-party software, including AI agents, are rising. The iPhone maker said in a statement on Friday that it will introduce more controls to ensure that users who want to grant “full disk access” to an app — that is, allow full access to system files, emails, information, and browsing history — can only complete the authorization through “very clear user actions.” Apple said, “We are committed to ensuring that users are clearly aware of these risks before granting such access so they can make informed decisions about their data and privacy.” Apple did not name a specific program or developer in the statement, but said that as “the capabilities and autonomy of AI agents continue to increase,” “the risks associated with this level of access will rise dramatically.”

Apple said it plans to introduce new privacy controls for Mac users, and warned that the risks posed by granting broad data access rights to third-party software, including AI agents, are rising. The iPhone maker said in a statement on Friday that it will introduce more controls to ensure that users who want to grant “full disk access” to an app — that is, allow full access to system files, emails, information, and browsing history — can only complete the authorization through “very clear user actions.” Apple said, “We are committed to ensuring that users are clearly aware of these risks before granting such access so they can make informed decisions about their data and privacy.” Apple did not name a specific program or developer in the statement, but said that as “the capabilities and autonomy of AI agents continue to increase,” “the risks associated with this level of access will rise dramatically.”