Unofficial Command-Line Tool Removes Apple Intelligence From MacOS 27
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica: Unlike with previous versions of macOS, macOS 27 Golden Gate doesn’t have a toggle for turning off Apple Intelligence. That makes disabling AI features that you may not want more difficult. It also means that the AI models necessary for running Apple Intelligence will take up space on your disk , even if you don’t use them or if you go through your settings to…
Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered features on macOS 27, is not easily disabled. Unlike previous macOS versions, this version lacks a toggle for turning off the AI functionalities. The AI models required for Apple Intelligence take up considerable disk space, approximately 12GB, but potentially up to 30GB, according to reports.
In response to user frustration, a developer named Om Lahore developed RemoveMacAI, a command-line tool for macOS 27 users to disable Apple Intelligence. The tool removes Siri, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, the ChatGPT extension, and all summaries, then deletes the AI models and prevents further downloads. Dictation remains unaffected as it operates under a separate setting.
The developer clarified that the tool does not delete files in the /System/ folder, as System Integrity Protection remains active. While the method may seem drastic, it provides a solution for users who cannot disable Apple Intelligence through the system settings. For users with limited storage, this can be a significant issue.
There are also institutions with rules against AI that are hesitant to adopt macOS 27 Golden Gate until Apple Intelligence can be removed.
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