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Apple Intelligence brings incredible new features across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
I do not want AI on my phone can I opt out, I understand it is part of an upcoming update. I want security updates but I am not interested in feature updates.
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iPhone SE, iOS 17
This is the straw that broke the camels back. Only hard thing is finding an alternative is nearly impossible since every phone producer is adding AI features..
Might be time to return to the flip phone.
Apple Intelligence is NOT intrusive. Unlike other LLM AI’s, Apple’s actually runs on your phone. But you can still turn it off if you don’t want to use it.
You might find this enlightening:
While others rush AI to market, Apple is taking its time. WSJ’s Joanna Stern talks with the company’s head of software Craig Federighi about the future of Siri, privacy, funny notification summaries and Apple’s slower approach.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr8ALcEiYAk
Cuso4 wrote:
if it can not be disabled, I’m keeping my 13 forever and I’m not allowing updates. This just made my any decision about replacing my PC and tablet much easier.
Not sure if you just don't know the truth or if you are spending too much time on TikTok and Facebook. Yes, it can be disabled, but feel free to do as you wish. You can either get factual information from Apple directly below, or stick with the source of the false information you have chosen to believe. Hope this helps.
To turn Apple Intelligence off, go to Settings , tap Apple Intelligence & Siri, then tap the button next to Apple Intelligence.
Get started with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support (AM)
confusedmamabear1 wrote:
Maybe I’m late to the party, however, I no longer trust Apple and theirupdates that turn on everything that I specifically turned off… I don’t want to store your content that i do t want to save and pay for it!
And if you no longer trust Apple then consider changing to Android where you will almost never get updates for anything, not even security issues.
And Apple Intelligence is OFF by default, If you don’t want it don't turn it on. The user must intentionally turn AI on themselves. AI does not turn itself on by itself.
I simply don’t understand why some can’t seem to get that point after being told hundreds of times.
DON’T WANT IT? DON’T TURN IT ON.
jhone67 wrote:
To disable Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, you can turn off features related to Siri and other predictive services that rely on machine learning. First, go to Settings > Siri & Search and disable options like Listen for "Hey Siri,"Press Side Button for Siri, and Suggestions in Search. Additionally, you can limit certain app tracking and personal data usage by navigating to Settings > Privacy & Security and managing app permissions or adjusting settings for Location Services and Analytics & Improvements.
I don’t understand why people post totally useless and wrong answers to the question asked (like this one). It actually isn’t correct for any purpose. It shows the limitations of blindly accepting what ChatGPT and other LLM AI systems generate.
Your opinion. AI will do nothing for your security or freedoms or opinions. It will only make things more “convenient”. People have been giving up their freedoms, rights, and security for years now, all for a little convenience. Not me. AI will be a disastrous option for us, but not for those who want to dictate all areas of our lives. You go ahead.
Iwantanswersnowforever wrote:
Yea. Like this “current” technology really has our best interests in mind.
Technology doesn't have anyone's interest in mind. Despite the name, AI doesn't actually think.
StupidAI wrote:
I want this off my phone I didn’t ask for it and don’t want nothing to do with it
thank you for my privacy
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You have no choice in the matter. You cannot remove it, you can only choose to not use it. And you will not be able to avoid it either as AI is already dominating the online world and has been for years now. And if you consider switching to a different manufacturer you will be sorely disappointed as every phone, every computer, every mobile device will have it as well. Learn to live with it or continue to be angry. Your choice.
Oh, and if you have any iPhone earlier than the iPhone 15 Pro you don’t have to worry at all. AI is not supported on any model before the iPhone 15 Pro. Simply keep your current phone until it is no longer functioning, then simply go on without a phone ever again.
Cuso4 wrote:
if it can not be disabled, I’m keeping my 13 forever and I’m not allowing updates. This just made my any decision about replacing my PC and tablet much easier.
iPhone 13 is incapable of Apple Intelligence, though is already running ML for various features including embedded text recognition, and lifting the foreground subject from photos, among other features.
On iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and later, models which do support Apple Intelligence, it can be disabled.
Enabling and disabling is here:
Get started with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support
Background in data:
Apple Intelligence and privacy on iPhone - Apple Support
Nyctale wrote:
Where is Apple response to this persistant and legitimate desire of their customers to be able to control AI use on their phone?
What specifically are you talking about:
These are all forms of Artificial Intelligence. If you are specifically talking about Apple Intelligence, then you should know it hasn't even been released yet. In Apple's preview of the service where requests are made to services such as ChatGPT, you have to specifically allow each request, so there is nothing to shut off there. You just don't allow it in the first place.
Hello~ The Author of this thread to whom you are responding indicates that they have an iPhone SE on iOS 17 which is not eligible for Apple Intelligence.
~Katana-San~
shanti279 wrote:
But I think a lot of the fuss about them has to do with other things that manifest as people being afraid of AI taking their roles, but I also recognize the worry over stuff like privacy: I just really, really wish (and this is pretty par for the course with regards to Apple’s resistance to user customization,) that it was something I could actually turn off: as of now, it looks like it’s now constantly in the right-click menu, pestering and begging me like a child. Irritates me, but I feel sort of resigned. This is the way AI’s gonna be used, and it’s not something endemic to Apple. But the way it slots in now is pretty aggravating, constantly being shoved down your throat.
You have misinformation. AI is ALWAYS off by default. If you want to use it you must turn it on and download the AI feature and database. And you can turn it on or off at will.
Hello ~ That takes actual intelligence…
~Katana-San~
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt. Some people just cannot remain silent.
confusedmamabear1 wrote:
Maybe I’m late to the party, however, I no longer trust Apple and theirupdates that turn on everything that I specifically turned off…
Unless you have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you won't be getting AI features even if you update to iOS 18.
How can I disable Apple Intelligence on my iPhone?
