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macOS Terminal protection may not stop AI-driven command pasting

Apple's new macOS security feature aims to prevent users from pasting malicious commands into the Terminal. The user expresses concern that many AI tools might inadvertently train users to bypass this protection by encouraging the direct execution of downloaded scripts. They are curious if the new macOS feature will detect such potentially harmful AI-driven practices. AI

IMPACT This feature highlights a potential security risk in how AI tools might encourage users to execute downloaded code, prompting developers to consider safer integration methods.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a feature of an operating system and its potential interaction with AI tools, fitting the 'tool' category.

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macOS Terminal protection may not stop AI-driven command pasting

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    The new # MacOS protection against pasting malicious commands into Terminal is good, but I worry that most # AI tools are training a new generation just to curl

    The new # MacOS protection against pasting malicious commands into Terminal is good, but I worry that most # AI tools are training a new generation just to curl a file from wherever and pipe it straight to shell. I am very curious about whether it alerts on those! https:// suppor…