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Apple AI Now Auto-Changes Hacked Passwords
9 Jun
Summary
- Apple's AI can now automatically change compromised passwords.
- The new feature uses AI to navigate websites and update credentials.
- This tool builds on previous security features for weak passwords.
Apple announced a new Apple Intelligence feature at WWDC 2026, enabling AI to automatically change passwords that are at risk of being compromised. This advancement builds upon existing security functions designed to detect weak or compromised credentials.
The AI-powered tool can navigate websites and sign in on behalf of the user, a capability Apple describes as "agentically take action on a user's behalf." After changing a password, it is securely saved within the Passwords app.
This functionality is presented as a significant leap from manual password changes, especially for accounts with two-factor authentication. It distinguishes Apple's approach from competitors like Google, whose Gemini AI can detect compromised passwords but not change them autonomously.
The feature offers a unique application of agentic AI in password management, aiming to mitigate security risks and provide a seamless user experience, similar to how iOS automatically handles confirmation codes.
