Google tests broad file system access for Gemini on macOS
Testing reveals Google is working on desktop control features for its Gemini assistant on Mac computers.
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Google is testing new desktop control capabilities for its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant on macOS, BleepingComputer reported. The unannounced feature could allow the application to access files, launch software, and browse the internet without requiring repeated permission from the user. [1]
According to BleepingComputer, references to a hidden setting labeled additional sandbox options were discovered in the Gemini Desktop application by TestingCatalog on X. If enabled, the tool would gain permissions to read, create, modify, or delete files across the entire computer, including areas outside explicitly shared folders. [1]
Google Gemini is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot and virtual assistant created by Google. Google announced the Gemini family of multimodal models on December 6, 2023, positioning it as a successor to earlier models such as PaLM 2. [2][3]
The desktop control features remain unreleased, and Google has not officially confirmed plans to make them available to the public. [1]
In short
- Google is testing desktop control options in the Gemini Desktop application for macOS.
- The tested settings could allow Gemini to modify or delete files across a user's computer.
- Google initially announced the Gemini model family on December 6, 2023.
Sources
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- [1]Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the webBleepingComputer, 1d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Google Gemini on Wikipedia
- [3]Google Gemini on Grokipedia
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