# Apple will start limiting Mac disk access for developers due to risk of AI agents

> Full Disk Access was introduced for system-wide backups, but agentic AI has introduced a new threatApple has confirmed it will be "introduc[ing] additional controls" to protect sensitive dataNo word on when the changes…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/apple-will-start-limiting-mac-disk-access-for-developers-due-to-risk-of-ai-agents?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac3c2f92c64df110b9ebc31)
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #apple #ai #macos
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac3c2f92c64df110b9ebc31

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