Apple replacing Core ML with modernized Core AI framework for iOS 27 at WWDC
Source: 9to5Mac
Overview
A new report says that Apple will replace Core ML with a modernized Core AI framework at WWDC, helping developers better leverage modern AI capabilities with their apps in iOS 27.
Mark Gurman reports the detail in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg News.
Apple is also planning a few other software‑based AI upgrades, including the new Core AI framework. The idea is to replace the long‑existing Core ML with something more modern. The shift, as Gurman notes, reflects the broader use of AI—not just machine learning—across Apple’s ecosystem.
“The switch from ‘ML’ to ‘AI’ is significant. Apple knows that ‘machine learning’ is a dated term that no longer resonates with developers or consumers. The general purpose of Core AI, though, remains the same: helping developers integrate outside AI models into their apps.”
While the rename could simply be a reflection of modern terminology, it suggests Apple is giving the framework a great deal of attention this year.
Implications for developers
- New ways to incorporate AI features into apps without requiring as many third‑party resources.
- Reduced need to build tools from scratch, streamlining integration of external AI models.
Implications for users
- The framework name change signals a larger trend of Apple adopting modern AI tools.
- Potential for more capable experiences across Apple products as AI features become more integrated.
Looking ahead
Apple holds its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June, so we should learn more about what’s coming in iOS 27 in the next few months: 9to5Mac article on iOS 27 features.
In the meantime, Apple is expected to release its long‑overdue upgrade to Siri and Apple Intelligence with the help of Google’s Gemini AI models as soon as iOS 26.5: 9to5Mac article on Gemini‑powered Siri. Apple is currently testing iOS 26.4 with developers and public beta testers, so several more weeks remain before the first iOS 26.5 beta.