Microsoft continues to firefight Windows 11's AI backlash by clarifying that AI agents won't get default access to your files

In case you missed it (somehow), agents were recently revealed as the next big step forward with AI in Windows 11, and ...

Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 AI agents need permission to read your files

To change the setting, open the Settings app in Windows 11, then navigate to System > AI Components > Agents. Select the ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will ask for consent before AI agents can access your personal files, after outrage

Windows 11 will ask for your consent before AI agents access personal files in known folders. Microsoft confirms per-agent ...
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If you use OneDrive to upload files to ChatGPT or Zoom, don’t

Users could potentially allow access to the entire drive because of the way Microsoft implements OAuth in OneDrive File Picker. Using Microsoft OneDrive to upload a file to ChatGPT, Slack, or Zoom ...
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AI backlash: Windows 11 will need consent before file access

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will require user consent before allowing AI agents to access personal files in six ...