The world goes loopy over AI however that’s to not say you could have it baked into your Mac. Chances are you’ll want to name upon AI by yourself phrases by utilizing an app, visiting a web site or utilizing a devoted browser like ChatGPT Atlas, wherein case there may be an argument for turning off Apple Intelligence in macOS.
It received’t have an effect on the general operating of your pc. You’ll nonetheless be capable to carry out the duties you’re used to. You simply received’t be capable to use options equivalent to Writing Instruments or Picture Playground. You’ll, nonetheless, liberate some space for storing and have the ability, to some extent, go back-to-basics. Plus, it is simple sufficient to show again on for those who change your thoughts.
How to completely turn off Apple Intelligence on Mac
You can disable Apple Intelligence in its entirety if you simply don’t want to use it at all.
1. Open Settings
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You need to deactivate Apple Intelligence in your Mac’s settings. Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of macOS and select System Settings from the menu.
2. Find the AI options
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Scroll down the left-hand sidebar and select Apple Intelligence & Siri to see a bunch of AI options.
3. Turn off Apple Intelligence
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You will find the Apple Intelligence option at the top of the window. Simply toggle Apple Intelligence off.
4. Confirm your choice
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Finally, when prompted, select Turn Off Apple Intelligence. As the prompt says, this will deactivate the Apple Intelligence features and also ensure they won’t be available for use in Siri, too. You will still be able to use all of your regular Mac functions, though.
How to stop apps feeding into Apple Intelligence
You don’t have to fully disable Apple Intelligence if you’d still like to make use of some of the features. Instead, you can stop it from working with specific apps.
1. Launch System Settings
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As before, you need to click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of macOS and select System Settings from the menu.
2. Select the privacy option
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Again, click Apple Intelligence & Siri from the left-hand sidebar. Then scroll through the Siri options and select Siri Suggestions & Privacy.
3. Check the apps
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You can view and select apps that use Siri to make suggestions. Go through the list of apps and, if you don’t want Siri to learn from how you use a particular app, toggle off Learn from this application. Finally, select Done.
How to stop using ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence
Sometimes Apple Intelligence needs to call on ChatGPT to assist with your queries and deal with complex tasks. ChatGPT is used to generate images or compose text, for example, and it will answer general knowledge questions. If you don’t want to use these features, turn them off.
1. Launch System Settings
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To start, click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of macOS and select System Settings from the menu.
2. Find the ChatGPT options
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Now select Apple Intelligence & Siri from the left-hand sidebar and scroll through the Siri options. Select ChatGPTunder Extensions.
3. Turn off ChatGPT
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Simply toggle off Use ChatGPT. Now Apple Intelligence won’t call upon ChatGPT to help you with certain tasks. If you would like to reactivate ChatGPT, just tap Set Up.
How to stop Apple Intelligence email summaries
You can prevent Apple Intelligence from peeking at your emails and providing a summary of them. You do this from within the Mail app.
1. Open the Mail app
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Open the Mail app on your Mac then select Mail from the menu bar at the top of the screen and choose Settings.
2. Click the Viewing tab
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Next, select the Viewing tab and untick Summarise Message Previews.
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