Apple announced plans to strengthen privacy safeguards for macOS users in response to growing use of artificial intelligence applications that request extensive system permissions. The company cited an increase in AI agents — such as Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots — that seek "Full Disk Access" to retrieve data from a user’s entire hard drive. While Apple has not disclosed the exact nature of the upcoming changes, it emphasized that the current permission model, originally designed to enable backup software to operate correctly, is being exploited in ways that could expose sensitive information. In a developer blog post, the company noted that granting such access can reveal files, email correspondence, message histories, and browsing activity without explicit user awareness. To mitigate risks, Apple stated it will require more deliberate user confirmation before approving Full Disk Access, aiming to ensure that individuals understand the implications of granting broad data privileges. The move reflects a broader industry concern about the privacy consequences of increasingly autonomous AI systems that operate continuously and access personal information at scale. Apple did not provide a timeline for implementation or detail the technical specifics of the new controls, but affirmed its commitment to transparency and user consent in data handling practices.