This explains how to turn off and restrict Apple Intelligence features on a Mac and gives the specific settings to do so. To disable Siri AI, open System Settings → Siri and choose Turn Off Siri; to revert to Siri Classic, turn Siri back on and select Use Siri Classic. Individual app controls include Messages → Settings → Summarize Messages; Mail → Settings → Viewing to disable Summarize Message Previews and → Composing to turn off Personalize Smart Replies; Notifications → Summarize Notifications; Phone → Settings → Calls to disable voicemail Suggestions; and Journal → Settings → General to stop Writing Prompts. Call Context cards and other assistant permissions are managed via Customize apps Siri has access to, and Screen Time can block or limit Apple Intelligence for yourself or for child accounts.
Availability and operational limits are also covered: Apple Intelligence supports a specific set of languages (including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Dutch, Scandinavian languages, Turkish, and Vietnamese) and Siri AI is offered in beta on macOS 27 (and corresponding OS 27 releases) with regional restrictions. Features that use server-side models - such as Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud in Shortcuts - are subject to daily usage limits that vary by complexity and demand; expanded paid access is anticipated. All use is governed by Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions, and parental controls are available.
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