Apple plans to introduce an alert system that will notify Mac users when artificial intelligence requests access to data stored on their devices.

The move follows concerns surrounding Meta’s Muse artificial intelligence tool and the way AI systems may access or process user data.

The planned notification is intended to give users greater visibility when AI services seek access to information on their Mac computers.

The change comes as technology companies continue to expand the use of AI tools while facing growing questions about data access, privacy and user control.