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Apple Intelligence consumes up to 30GB on macOS 27, with no way to disable it

Apple removes toggle to disable Apple Intelligence downloads

1 Yesterday 6:30 AM · 18h ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 3

Apple eliminated the ability to prevent Apple Intelligence model downloads in macOS 27. Unlike previous macOS versions, users cannot opt out; the AI models are now mandatory system components that automatically download when the Mac connects to the internet.

Apple removes toggle to disable Apple Intelligence downloads
macrumors.com

“While using Apple Intelligence is optional, downloading its on-device models is not. Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence, so users must set aside space for Apple's models.”

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  1. 1 outlet Apple Intelligence Taking up 30GB+ on Some Macs Running macOS 27

    first by MacRumors, 18h ago

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