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Apple to tighten Mac privacy controls against AI agents after Meta Muse complaints

First reported 2 Oct, 21:33 UTCUpdated 1d ago3 sources

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Apple has said that it will introduce new privacy controls against artificial intelligence agents on its Mac computers following user complaints that Meta Platforms' Muse may have accessed private messages. The new guardrails are aimed at ensuring users who want to give an app full disk access can only do so “with…

Excerpt from The National (UAE)

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Business Insider
Apple is adding new privacy safeguards for Mac users as AI agents get more powerful

Apple plans new macOS controls requiring more explicit user action before apps can access emails, messages, browsing history, and personal files.

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The Straits Times
Apple says it will flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta’s Muse draws complaints

Some claim Meta’s AI agent accessed what users believed to be private messages.

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  1. Business InsiderLean LeftUSMostly factual
    Apple is adding new privacy safeguards for Mac users as AI agents get more powerful (opens Business Insider in a new tab)

    Apple plans new macOS controls requiring more explicit user action before apps can access emails, messages, browsing history, and personal files.

  2. The Straits TimesCenterSGHigh factuality
    Apple says it will flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta’s Muse draws complaints (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    Some claim Meta’s AI agent accessed what users believed to be private messages.

  3. The National (UAE)CenterAEMostly factual
    Apple to tighten Mac privacy controls against AI agents after Meta Muse complaints (opens The National (UAE) in a new tab)

    Apple has said that it will introduce new privacy controls against artificial intelligence agents on its Mac computers following user complaints that Meta Platforms' Muse may have accessed private messages. The new guardrails are aimed at ensuring users who want to give an app full disk access can only do so “with…

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