Apple Preps New AI Management Tools for Businesses This Fall

Apple Preps New AI Management Tools for Businesses This Fall

Apple is doubling down on the enterprise market with a new set of tools designed to give IT teams more control over artificial intelligence on company devices. According to a new report from TechCrunch, these updates will roll out this fall alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and the rest of Apple’s software lineup.

What’s Changing

One of the most eye-catching updates is granular control over AI services like ChatGPT. OpenAI already has over 5 million business customers, and now Apple is giving IT administrators the power to decide:

  • Which AI services employees can access.

  • Whether requests are handled on-device or in the cloud.

  • If data can be sent to the public version of ChatGPT or only routed through a company’s own enterprise setup.

This isn’t limited to ChatGPT — Apple has built the system to handle any “external” AI provider, leaving the door open for partnerships with other players in the future.

Why It Matters

Apple is emphasizing privacy and flexibility. Businesses that are wary of sensitive data leaving their devices will be able to restrict cloud processing altogether. And for those who want to lean on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute architecture, the option is still there.

This balance of security and usability could make AI features more appealing to industries with strict compliance requirements, like healthcare, law, and finance.

Other Enterprise Features Coming Soon

AI is just part of the package. Apple is also rolling out a suite of improvements for IT teams:

  • Apple Business Manager API → Integrates more easily with third-party IT tools.

  • Simplified Device Migrations → Streamlined options for moving employees between Macs, iPhones, and iPads.

  • Return to Service → Wipe a device clean while keeping core apps installed (now coming to Vision Pro).

  • Authenticated Guest Mode on Mac → Lets employees log in with credentials from an identity provider, erasing data at logout.

  • NFC login for Macs → Tap in with an iPhone or Apple Watch for a faster, secure sign-in.

Timeline

These new business tools are expected to roll out in September 2025, right alongside Apple’s next big software updates.

Takeaway: Apple is giving enterprises a stronger hand in controlling AI, while also modernizing IT workflows across devices. If your business has been cautious about adopting AI, these changes might make it easier (and safer) to take the plunge.

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