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Debate grows over Full Disk Access on Macs
Original: Full Disk Access on Macs: To be or not to be? That is the question. #Apple #FullDiskAccess #Tech #AI warnercrocker.com/2
A commentary piece is circulating questioning whether users should grant Full Disk Access to apps on Apple's Macs. The post frames the dilemma with a Shakespearean 'to be or not to be' line, tying the macOS permission setting to broader concerns about privacy, security and how AI tools interact with local files. It is prompting discussion among Apple users weighing convenience against granting broad data access.
Why now: Ongoing concern about macOS privacy permissions and AI apps requesting Full Disk Access.
Evidence
- Full Disk Access on Macs: To be or not to be? That is the question. #Apple #FullDiskAccess #Tech #AI warnercrocker.com/2026/10/05/to-… · warnercrocker.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 1
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