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Apple said on Friday that it plans to change its Mac operating system to make it more obvious when AI agents ask ​to access all of the data on Macs.

Apple plans new controls for apps seeking Full Disk Access on Macs. Users would need to grant more explicit permission before sharing personal digital information.

Apple has a grip on consumer technology through its iPhone business, but Meta is betting that the AI era warrants different types of hardware.

Apple shares AAPL traded lower on Thursday after Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target on the iPhone maker, while investors also weighed growing concerns about the impact of agentic artificial intelligence on Apple's business. Apple stock was down about 0.8% in trading, compared with a 0.13% decline in the S&P 500.

Apple stock is up 23% this year but shares lack a catalyst to move meaningfully higher.

Huawei and other Chinese competitors report higher demand for foldables after announcement of the iPhone Duo.

President Donald Trump's gathering of the world's most powerful tech companies didn't include one notable company: Apple. Former CEO Tim Cook now acts as Apple's public face with government officials around the world, and he maintains a good relationship with Trump.

Options volume was more than 50% above the 30-day average in both names Wednesday.