Category AI Agents

Apple Tightens Mac Full Disk Access Rules as AI Agents Raise Privacy Risks

Apple is tightening Mac full disk access rules as AI agents raise privacy risks, requiring more explicit user consent before broad system access.

OpenAI’s Dot AI agent can update websites, compile clips and place orders, but early testing shows security checks and limits remain.

Apple is tightening macOS privacy controls for Full Disk Access as AI agents raise new risks around messages, files and browsing history.

Circuit Breaker Labs is using AI safety testing to catch harmful chatbot behavior before it reaches vulnerable users.

AI hallucinations are pushing customer service workers to correct false chatbot advice on allergies, wine, travel and childcare.

Trump’s AI accord leans on self-regulation as OpenAI pushes AI agents, raising new questions about safety, privacy and power.

Shopify launches Canvas, an AI store builder that lets merchants create storefronts by chatting with Sidekick and editing in real time.

Amazon released Strands Decider 2B, an open-source decision model built for fast, low-cost choices in AI agent workflows.

Brian Chesky says AI agents need richer interfaces, interoperability and their own operating system to work for Airbnb and consumer travel.

Photon raised $4.5M after its app funeral, betting AI agents will replace some mobile apps across iMessage, WhatsApp and other channels.