GoKawiilAt WWDC 2026, Apple announced an Apple Intelligence-powered feature that can automatically fix weak and compromised passwords.
Right now, Safari and the built-in Apple Passwords app can automatically flag weak, duplicate, or compromised passwords.
For example, if you enter a password when you're creating an account, Apple will warn you if it detects the password is weak, and Safari will help you create a secure password.
However, Apple's built-in password manager or Safari does not try to automatically fix your weak or compromised passwords. This changes with a new AI-powered security feature.
Apple says the built-in password app and Safari now use AI to "agentically" take action based on your behavior and secure your passwords automatically.
Agentic password manager in iOS 27
Source: Apple
This feature will launch with iOS 27 for the Passwords app and Safari, which can automatically update eligible accounts to strong passwords.
Apple promises security and privacy with Apple Intelligence
Apple argues that you don't have to worry about safety or privacy, as these features are powered by the next generation of Apple Foundation Models.
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