On Monday, Apple published new software updates, such as iOS 18.3, which, at least for newer devices, automatically enrolls users in Apple Intelligence.
Not everyone wants generative AI features to be activated by default on their devices, despite what the tech industry seems to think—or wants to believe. You may want to disable the new AI features because you are worried about the environmental effects of the AI industry, the political stances of some of the major players in the industry, or simply because you don’t think it works very well at the moment. This has been demonstrated to be the case with Apple Intelligence thus far, to the point where a whole subreddit is devoted to its shortcomings.
We are here to assist you in turning off Apple Intelligence from your devices. This is a fairly simple operation that should work the same way on Macs, iPhones, and iPads.
Select Apple Intelligence by tapping or clicking on it after going to Settings on iOS or System Settings on Mac.
If it’s turned on on your Mac, click the toggle to turn it off. You might also wish to turn off Siri in this area.
After you click the toggle, a dialog box will appear asking you to confirm that you wish to discontinue utilizing Apple Intelligence.
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Toggle off Apple Intelligence & Siri on iOS by tapping the toggle after selecting it in the Settings app. For privacy and security considerations, particularly with regard to Siri on the lock screen, we advise turning off Siri here as well.
It’s important to note that Apple has created a system and architecture known as Private Cloud Computer that addresses privacy concerns in its AI functions. In actuality, this implies that no personal information ever comes into contact with the company’s Apple Intelligence servers.
