New Google Gemini setting could give AI broad access to Macs

Google is preparing a full-access permission for Gemini on macOS that would let it read, modify and delete any file, open apps and browse the web without asking each time. The "Additional sandbox options" setting also covers network access and interaction with Mail, Safari and Messages. Apple is meanwhile tightening Full Disk Access rules for AI agents.

• "Additional sandbox options" would grant Gemini access to all files on a Mac
• Permission covers network, APIs and apps like Mail, Safari and Messages
• Purchases, account creation and sensitive data edits still need approval
• Apple will require "very explicit" user action for Full Disk Access