Apple Replaces Core ML With Core AI, Powering Autonomous Coding Agents

Apple announced a suite of AI-powered developer tools at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026.

The new Foundation Models framework provides developers with direct access to Apple’s on-device large language models.

A new Core AI framework will replace the long-standing Core ML system.

These frameworks prioritize privacy by focusing on on-device processing for intelligent app features.

Apple also updated Xcode to support agentic coding workflows.

This enhancement allows AI agents to perform autonomous tasks such as debugging and code iteration with minimal developer guidance.