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AI permissions on Mac: 3 key points about Full Disk Access

October 4, 2026
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Can an AI agent on your Mac read your messages and files? Find out what Full Disk Access allows and how to check who has access to your data.

Can an AI agent on your Mac read your messages and files? Find out what Full Disk Access allows and how to check who has access to your data.

We explain why this permission is so broad, how AI agents can change the risks to your privacy, and what Apple has announced about new controls. We also clarify what is known about the case of Meta’s Muse and why asking for more explicit consent does not technically limit the access the permission already grants.

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