Jamf launches AI Governance to control AI tool usage on Macs

Jamf, a leading Apple enterprise management platform, has introduced AI Governance, a feature designed to give IT and security teams visibility and control over AI tool usage on Mac endpoints. The capability, available today within Jamf for Mac, discovers which AI applications—such as Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and OpenAI Codex—are actively being used by employees. It then allows administrators to enforce policy controls at a granular level, including restricting model access, blocking network connections, and limiting file system interactions. This helps curb 'Shadow AI,' where employees adopt unapproved tools that may expose sensitive data or violate compliance rules.

Beyond discovery and enforcement, AI Governance generates audit-ready reports that document which AI tools are in use and how they are being accessed. This is critical for organizations in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) that need to demonstrate oversight of AI deployments. By embedding controls directly into macOS management, Jamf provides a practical solution for enterprises seeking to balance productivity gains from AI with security and governance requirements. The feature marks a significant step in managing the growing fleet of AI-powered developer tools on corporate devices.