Apple updates macOS privacy settings following concerns over Meta's AI agent Muse
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October 2, 2026
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Apple is restricting Full Disk Access (FDA) permissions for third-party apps. The move follows reports that Meta's AI agent 'Muse' could access message histories without explicit user intent. Meta denies the allegations, stating that the integration is opt-in.
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