Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents

Apple has changed full-disk access permissions to curb potential abuse by AI agents, differing from Meta's stance that full-disk access is necessary for some AI agents. Apple's change affects apps that use the full-disk access permission, requiring them to use a new entitlement called 'NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription' and providing a 'privacy' popup to users. This change is expected to impact apps that use AI-powered features such as chatbots and virtual assistants, but Apple claims that most apps will be unaffected. Apple is also introducing a new 'NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription' entitlement for apps that need to access the user's photo library, in addition to the existing 'NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription' entitlement.