Apple Tightens macOS Security Amid Rising AI Agent Risks

Apple is implementing stricter controls on its macOS "Full Disk Access" permission, citing increased risks posed by advanced AI agents. The company warns that these increasingly capable AI tools could exploit broad access to sensitive user data, including files, messages, emails, and browsing history.

This move by Apple comes as concerns grow over the potential misuse of AI. Researchers have highlighted how AI could be used to link voters to their ballots by combining public election records with AI analysis. Furthermore, the Australian government is facing significant "tech debt" and potential taxpayer costs following an AI agent hack on Medicare, prompting a review of legacy technology systems across federal agencies.