Krux
March 2, 2026
Apple Replacing Core ML With Core AI Framework
Published: March 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Updated: March 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
100-word summary
Bloomberg reports Apple plans to replace its Core ML framework with a new Core AI system at WWDC in June, shipping with iOS 27. The name change isn't cosmetic: Core AI will let developers plug external AI models directly into apps without wrestling with third-party tools. It's Apple's bid to unify on-device AI across iPhones, iPads, and Macs while keeping privacy controls tight. The move could simplify what's currently a headache for developers who want to run different AI models locally. Apple's also bringing Google's Gemini into Siri as soon as iOS 26.5, signaling the company's willingness to finally play nice with outside AI.
What happened
Bloomberg reports Apple plans to replace its Core ML framework with a new Core AI system at WWDC in June, shipping with iOS 27. The name change isn't cosmetic: Core AI will let developers plug external AI models directly into apps without wrestling with third-party tools. It's Apple's bid to unify on-device AI across iPhones, iPads, and Macs while keeping privacy controls tight. The move could simplify what's currently a headache for developers who want to run different AI models locally.
Why it matters
Apple's also bringing Google's Gemini into Siri as soon as iOS 26.5, signaling the company's willingness to finally play nice with outside AI.