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Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the web
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Google's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time. [...]
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Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the web
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