Apple tests if AI assistants can anticipate consequences of app use

Apple researchers work to stop AI from taking actions you didn't approve

AI agents are learning to tap through your iPhone on your behalf, but Apple researchers want them to know when to pause.Apple continues to refine AI agent capabilitiesA recent paper from Apple and the University of Washington explored this disparity. Their research focused on training AI to understand the consequences of its actions on a smartphone.Artificial intelligence agents are getting better at handling everyday tasks. These systems can na…

Apple tests if AI assistants can anticipate consequences of app use

As AI agents come closer to taking real actions on our behalf (messaging someone, buying something, toggling account settings, etc.), a new study co-authored by Apple looks into how well do these systems really understand the consequences of their actions. Here’s what they found out. more…

Apple AI Safety: Now Preventing Unapproved Actions Research

Apple and University of Washington researchers have joined forces to tackle a growing concern with on‑device AI assistants. These systems can now navigate smartphone apps, fill out forms, and change settings on our behalf. Yet they often lack a sense of when an action could cause harm. A recent paper lays out a framework for teaching AI agents to distinguish harmless taps from those that require user approval. Image Source: AppleInsider The Risk…

Apple tests if AI assistants can anticipate the consequences of in-app actions

As AI agents come closer to taking real actions on our behalf (messaging someone, buying something, toggling account settings, etc.), a new study co-authored by Apple looks into how well do these systems really understand the consequences of their actions. Here's what they found out. more . . .