Apple tightens macOS disk‑access rules amid AI privacy fears

Apple has pledged to make full‑disk access on Mac devices more restrictive after reports that AI agents could harvest large amounts of local data. The new policy will force developers to request permission for each specific system area rather than the whole drive, and will show a more explicit prompt to the user. According to Apple, unrestricted disk access can circumvent the privacy controls built into macOS, allowing backup apps—and potentially malicious AI tools—to read private messages and files. The company warned that as AI assistants gain more autonomy, the danger of exposing user data will increase. In related news, Apple recently introduced Apple Pay in India, reinforcing its ecosystem in the region.