Apple has provided instructions for managing Apple Intelligence features on Mac, allowing users to disable specific AI-driven functionalities.
How to Manage and Restrict Apple Intelligence Features on Mac
According to Apple's support documentation, users can turn off Siri AI (Beta) and various summarization features. To disable Siri AI, users can navigate to System Settings, select Siri from the sidebar, and choose "Turn Off Siri." Users also have the option to revert to "Siri Classic" by following the same process.
Other adjustable features include:
- Messages: Users can turn off "Summarize Messages" within the Messages app settings.
- Mail: Summarization of message previews and personalized smart replies can be disabled in the Mail app settings.
- Notifications: Users can control whether notifications are summarized via the Notification settings in System Settings.
- Journal: Writing prompts in the Journal app can be turned off in its general settings.
Additionally, Apple provides options for parental controls through Screen Time, enabling users to restrict access to Apple Intelligence features for children. Note that Apple Intelligence availability may vary by language and region in macOS 27.
Sources
- Turn off and restrict access to Apple Intelligence features on Mac （Hacker News Frontpage, 2026-09-21）
- Apple