Apple has reintroduced its AI-powered notification summaries for news apps in the fourth developer beta of iOS 26. This feature had been paused earlier this year after incidents where it spread false information.
Returning Feature with Important Warnings
Once users install the update, they’ll find a new setup process that allows them to enable AI summaries specifically for News and Entertainment apps. Apple clearly warns that these summaries may sometimes alter the original headlines’ meaning and advises users to verify the information. Each notification will include a label reading “Summarized by Apple Intelligence,” helping users know the content is AI-generated. Users can also report any problematic notifications directly to Apple.
The initial rollout of AI summaries drew criticism due to some glaring errors. For example, one notification falsely claimed an alleged shooter had died by suicide, while another incorrectly said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been arrested. These mistakes led Apple to halt the feature while improvements were made.
Besides restoring AI summaries, this beta brings improvements to call screening, a darker background in Notification Center, new wallpapers for CarPlay, and other tweaks. Although the developer beta offers early access to these features, users should expect occasional bugs. A public beta will likely follow soon, with the full release scheduled alongside the iPhone 17 later this year.
Author’s Opinion
AI-driven news summaries can help people digest information faster, but they are only as good as the data and safeguards behind them. Apple’s move to add clear disclaimers and user reporting tools shows awareness of AI’s current limits. To truly earn user trust, tech companies must keep transparency and accuracy at the forefront, especially as AI begins to shape how millions receive news.
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