Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will ask for consent before AI agents can access your personal files, after outrage

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will now require consent before AI agents can access personal files stored in specific folders like Desktop, Documents, and Downloads. Users can customize file access permissions for each agent. This change follows concerns about Microsoft's integration of AI agents into Windows and the potential security risks involved. The AI Agent feature is optional and must be manually enabled, with clear consent steps outlined for file access. Users can manage permissions for individual agents and control their access to known folders.