macOS 27 is Apple's Mac operating system release, which ships with Apple Intelligence features. Recent Hacker News coverage has focused on system-level AI models taking up disk space, a workaround to avoid downloading them, and reports that a Siri AI process keeps running after Siri is disabled. A RemoveMacAI tool lets users remove downloaded models, disable the features and block re-downloads, with all changes reversible.
RemoveMacAI Tool Removes and Disables macOS 27 AI ModelsRemoveMacAI tool for macOS 27 disables Apple Intelligence features, removes downloaded models, and prevents re-downloading, with all changes reversible, addressing the lack of a single switch.
Workaround on macOS 27 avoids AI model downloads to save storageA Hacker News discussion shows macOS 27 users can use a workaround to avoid downloading AI models, saving local storage. It reflects widespread frustration over system-level AI features consuming disk space.
User asks whether Siri can truly be disabled on macOS 27A user on Hacker News reports that even after disabling Siri in Settings and Screen Time and turning off related services, a "Siri AI.app" process still runs on macOS 27, suggesting it cannot be fully turned off. The user likens Apple's Personal Context to Microsoft Recall.
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