update: I was able to get it to work. The key was to do the following: pip install tensorflow-macos pip install tensorflow-metal I saw that somewhere on reddit, but it worked for me, I could import tf without any issue, and when I created a tensor, I got diagnostics implying that metal acceleration was being used For reference, I got the issues by the OP when I did install tensorflow instead of install tensorflow-macos, which seems to be incorrectly suggested (as of today Jan 7 2026) by the official Apple tf metal docs. I can't tell if tensorflow-macos is an official package, but whatever.

I have the exact same issue, same versions for everything, same error message. macOS Tahoe 26.2 macbook pro M1 14 inch

same exact problem using a 2021 14 inch m1 pro. Tried to use app store to update xcode to 13.2.1 or something, and now it's stuck "installing" in launchpad. I tried deleted the xcode app and also Alt and clicking X, then shutting down, but cannot get it to stop trying to install. In AppStore in xcode page there's a spinning circle but no stop button in the middle.