New Apple feature automatically changes your compromised passwords

Key Points:

• At WWDC 2026, Apple introduced an AI-powered feature in iOS 27 that can automatically fix weak and compromised passwords through the built-in Passwords app and Safari.
• Previously, Apple’s password manager and Safari only flagged weak or duplicate passwords but did not automatically update them; the new feature uses AI to proactively secure passwords based on user behavior.
• Apple emphasizes privacy and security, stating that the AI operates using next-generation Apple Foundation Models developed in collaboration with Google, running primarily on-device and via Private Cloud Compute without exposing personal data.
• The new Apple Intelligence architecture integrates deeply into Apple platforms with a privacy-first approach, ensuring that user data is neither stored nor accessible to Apple or third parties during cloud processing.
• The AI-powered password management feature will launch with iOS 27 later this year, with an early beta available to developers through Apple’s Developer Program.