Apple has temporarily paused its AI-generated news summaries feature after complaints of inaccurate and misleading notifications.
The feature, available in the latest beta releases of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia, has been deactivated for all news and entertainment apps. Apple intends to perfect the technology before releasing it in the future.

The decision comes after high-profile instances of false warnings outrage among users and media outlets. In December, the BBC claimed that Apple's AI misinterpreted an article, wrongly claiming that Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had shot himself. Similarly, in November, a false warning stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been arrested, based on content from the New York Times. A Wall Street Journal journalist noted some mistakes in reports about Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi.
In response, Apple has made several efforts to improve the transparency and accuracy of its notification summary. To distinguish it from standard notifications, the summary text will be in italics.
Users can also disable summaries for individual apps directly from the Lock Screen, a functionality previously limited to the Settings app.
Apple has also introduced a beta label for the notification summary feature to manage expectations. Users enabling the feature will now see a disclaimer in the Settings app indicating that the AI-generated summaries may contain errors.

These updates reflect Apple's dedication to addressing user complaints and developing AI-powered services. While the public beta for iOS 18.3 is expected to launch soon, there is no confirmed timeline for when the enhanced notification summary feature will return.
Apple's proactive approach highlights the limitations of implementing AI in real-time content distribution and emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing to prevent misrepresentation.