Apple is making Full Disk Access something you re-approve, because the thing holding the permission is no longer a tool you operate
2026-10-06AI
Apple says some developers use Full Disk Access to reach files, mail, messages and browsing history without users really understanding, and that autonomous AI agents make that far riskier. The fix is clearer consent and periodic reconfirmation for a new Autonomous Assistant category — which turns a permanent grant into a lease.