Foundation Models Framework (macOS)

Apple has introduced the Foundation Models framework, a native Swift API that enables developers to integrate large language models into macOS apps, including direct access to Apple's on-device foundation models and Private Cloud Compute options. The framework includes built-in capabilities such as guided generation, tool calling, image understanding with Vision framework integration, and Dynamic Profiles for updating model configurations in real-time. It supports both on-device Apple models and third-party server models like Claude and Gemini through a unified API, with special cost-free access to Private Cloud Compute for eligible App Store Small Business Program developers.