Apple to Add Warnings for AI Apps Requesting Full Mac Data Access After Meta's Muse Criticism

On October 2, 2025, Apple announced plans to change its Mac operating system to make it more obvious when AI agents request access to all data on Macs. This follows criticism from users, including technology columnist Jason Aten, who accused Meta's Muse AI agent of reading private messages on his Mac. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone disputed the claims, saying Muse's access is strictly opt-in. Apple will introduce additional controls to ensure users explicitly grant such access, citing growing risks from AI agents. The company declined further comment, and Meta did not respond.