Apple announced that with the beta versions of iOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3, it will automatically activate the AI-powered Apple Intelligence feature. This means iPhone, iPad, and Mac users will start using Apple’s AI tools by default once they install these updates. If users don’t want this feature, they will need to manually disable it through the settings.
Apple Intelligence Will Be Enabled Without User Consent!
Apple’s new AI system, Apple Intelligence, offers features such as ChatGPT integration, image editing tools, real-time notification summaries, and advanced Siri support. However, the fact that these features will be automatically activated without user consent raises concerns about privacy.
Why Is Apple Intelligence Controversial?
Despite Apple’s reputation for being privacy-conscious, this move could face criticism in terms of user control and data security.
Here’s why:
- The activation without user approval raises questions about how personal data will be processed.
- The need for extra steps to turn it off could lead to many users unknowingly using AI tools.
- It’s still unclear whether these features will become paid in the future…
- Apple Intelligence, which collects data from the internet to provide personalized suggestions, poses a significant privacy risk for some users. Although Apple claims the AI will work locally on devices with secure data, the fact that users may find it activated without their consent could lead to controversy.
Those who don’t want to use Apple Intelligence can disable it by going to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri after the update. However, since it will be enabled by default, many users are likely to forget to change this setting.
What do you think about Apple’s decision? Would the automatic activation of Apple Intelligence bother you? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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