Apple Warns: AI Agent Behavior May Be Unpredictable, Risking Lawsuits and Damage to Company Reputation

In its annual financial report, Apple warned that AI agents may autonomously perform operations, access systems without authorization, and behave contrary to expectations or in unpredictable ways, potentially bringing risks of legal litigation and reputational damage. Apple stated that its ability to supervise and control third-party AI agents may be limited, and it has adjusted Full Disk Access permissions on Mac to reduce risk. New CEO John Ternus said Siri features still have significant room for expansion, but it is necessary to ensure users clearly understand which access permissions they have granted.