TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026|No. 15921
Technology · AI

Apple Intelligence Features on Mac Offer Granular Control and Restrictions

Apple Intelligence features on Mac, including AI-powered Siri and various summarization tools, can be managed and restricted through Screen Time settings.

A screenshot showing the Screen Time settings for Apple Intelligence features on a Mac.
A screenshot showing the Screen Time settings for Apple Intelligence features on a Mac. · Photo by Nicolas Bichon on Unsplash
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Turn off and restrict access to Apple Intelligence features on Mac

You can turn off Apple Intelligence features like Siri AI (Beta),

Note: Apple Intelligence on macOS 27 is not available in all languages or regions. Usage limits may apply.

To change these settings, do any of the following:

Option
Siri AI (Beta)
Switch to Siri Classic
Messages summaries
Email summaries
Notification summaries
Personalized Smart Replies in Mail
Voicemail suggestions in Phone
Call
Context cards
Writing Prompts in Journal
Restrict access to Apple Intelligence features in Screen Time
Change how you see suggestions from your apps

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