How to disable Apple Intelligence on MacAir

I'm hesitating to update to Sequoia because I don't want the Apple Intelligence on my lap top. Anywone managed to upgrade the system with removing the AI bits?

MacBook Air, macOS 14.6

Posted on May 23, 2025 11:51 AM

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May 23, 2025 12:03 PM in response to julica

You cannot delete the components of any software update, but you can certainly turn Apple Intelligence off. That is true for any installed apps, such as Chess, where it cannot be deleted either, but you do not have to use it.

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