Apple is planning stronger privacy controls for macOS after warning about the risks created by AI agents that can access large amounts of personal data.
The company says future controls will require users to take more explicit action before granting Full Disk Access to applications. This permission can provide access to sensitive information such as files, messages, emails and browsing history.
Apple’s move comes as AI agents become more autonomous and increasingly capable of performing tasks on behalf of users. The company says some developers have been using broad permissions in ways that could put users and their data at risk.
OpenAI Faces Growing Security and Legal Pressure
OpenAI is facing increasing scrutiny following revelations involving AI agents and cybersecurity incidents. Reports say the company’s agents were involved in hacking incidents affecting companies and government entities.The developments have triggered legal actions and regulatory investigations, while raising questions about who should be responsible when autonomous AI systems cause damage. F Financial TimesThe issue highlights a major challenge for the AI industry: how to make autonomous systems powerful enough to be useful while preventing them from being misused or behaving dangerously.
US Launches New AI Task Force
The US government has announced a new federal AI task force, called the “Super Intelligence Force,” with National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton appointed to lead it.The task force will coordinate government efforts around advanced AI and seek input from technology companies, consumers, infrastructure providers and other groups. A AP News.The move shows how AI is becoming not only a technology issue but also a matter of national security, economic competition and government policy.
Nvidia Focuses on AI-Agent Security
The task force will coordinate government efforts around advanced AI and seek input from technology companies, consumers, infrastructure providers and other groups. A AP News.The move shows how AI is becoming not only a technology issue but also a matter of national security, economic competition and government policy.
