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In macOS Sequoia, users have the option to disable AI-enhanced search functionalities.
The updated Search and Spotlight functions in macOS Sequoia leverage Apple Intelligence to optimize query results for users. Here’s a guide on how to deactivate these features.
With the introduction of macOS Sequoia version 15.3 alongside iOS 18, Apple has incorporated several innovative AI capabilities into both platforms.
Within macOS, Apple Intelligence can now interface with Search, Siri, and even offers an extension through ChatGPT if activated by the user.
There are several reasons you may wish to disable Apple Intelligence during your searches or inquiries directed at Siri.
Integration of AI in Searches
At present, there isn’t a specific toggle available for disabling the integration of Apple Intelligence within desktop search queries—a feature that should be introduced. Should you activate Apple Intelligence in System Settings, it automatically engages with searches as well.
Additionally, Siri incorporates this intelligence; however, its functionality depends on whether it’s enabled under System Settings: navigate to Apple Intelligence & Siri > Siri. Disabling this will turn off Siri but leave other aspects of Apple Intelligence active.
Spotlight Functionality and AI
Apple’s Spotlight also integrates with Smart Suggestions provided by Apple Intelligence when enabled through System Settings. Unfortunately, there is currently no option available that allows users to disable this specific interaction without affecting overall functionality of other apple-surprises-users-with-uncommon-second-ios-18-2-release-candidate-ahead-of-public-launch/” title=”Apple Surprises Users with Uncommon Second iOS 18.2 Release Candidate Ahead of Public Launch!”>intelligence features.
If general settings for disabling Apple Intelligence are applied solely for excluding its effects from Spotlight searches, please note that all associated intelligent features will concurrently be disabled as well.
However, there’s an alternative approach: you can stop suggestions generated by AI during Spotlight usage while still retaining most capabilities of Apple Intelligent Features.
To achieve this adjustment: head towards System Settings > Spotlight > toggle off the checkbox that enables Siri Suggestions:
Uncheck the box next to Siri Suggestions.
– This step also includes a capability where you may choose not to send your query data back to Apple’s servers if preferred.