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Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the web
BleepingComputer • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is testing a new feature for its Gemini AI on macOS that could allow it to access any file, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time.
- The "Additional sandbox options" setting in Gemini Desktop would let the AI read, create, modify, or delete files anywhere on the device, including outside explicitly connected folders.
- Gemini could also interact with native apps like Mail, Safari, or Messages to perform tasks, potentially expanding its capabilities beyond a simple chat interface.
- Despite expanded access, Gemini would still require user confirmation before sensitive actions such as purchases, money transfers, account creation, or legal agreements.
- The feature is not yet live or confirmed by Google, and its rollout timeline and the specific Gemini model involved remain unclear, especially as Apple considers restricting AI access to personal data on Macs.
