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Apple is tightening macOS disk access for your AI agents
◆ 75RelevanceOn a story from TechCrunch AI1d ago
If you are building desktop agents, you must pivot away from requesting broad disk permissions to avoid high-friction user warnings. This forces a shift toward granular, intent-based file access in your app's architecture.
Takeaways
- Broad disk permissions will trigger more friction and warnings for users.
- Prioritize granular file selectors over requesting Full Disk Access.
- Design for a future where OS-level agents gatekeep all local data.
Read the original at techcrunch.com
Apple says it’s tightening macOS ‘Full Disk Access’ controls due to new risks from AI agents
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