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# Turn off and restrict access to Apple Intelligence features on Mac
Source: [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/turn-restrict-access-apple-intelligence-mchlb2e44f94/mac](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/turn-restrict-access-apple-intelligence-mchlb2e44f94/mac)
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You can turn off Apple Intelligence features like Siri AI \(Beta\),\* summarization features, and more\. For more information on parental controls, see[Apple Devices for Kids and Families](https://support.apple.com/guide/child-safety/r1jy0rk9vfz8)\.
*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
Description
Siri AI \(Beta\)
Go to the[System Settings](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/aside/glos063f0019/27/mac/27)appon your Mac, click Siri in the sidebar, then click Turn Off Siri\. Click Turn Off Siri again to confirm\.
Switch to Siri Classic
To use Siri Classic instead of Siri Al, follow the steps above to turn off Siri\. Click Turn On Siri, then select Use Siri Classic\.
Messages summaries
In the Messages appon your Mac, choose Messages \> Settings, then turn off Summarize Messages\.
Email summaries
In the Mail appon your Mac, choose Mail \> Settings, then click Viewing\. Turn off Summarize Message Previews\.
Notification summaries
Go to the[System Settings](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/aside/glos063f0019/27/mac/27)appon your Mac, click Notifications in the sidebar, then click Summarize Notifications\. Turn off Summarize Notifications\.
Personalized Smart Replies in Mail
In the Mail appon your Mac, choose Mail \> Settings, then click Composing\. Turn off Personalize Smart Replies\.
Voicemail suggestions in Phone
In the Phone appon your Mac, choose Phone \> Settings, then click Calls\. Turn off Suggestions in Voicemail\.
Call Context cards
See[Customize apps Siri has access to](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/customize-siri-mchl31570551/27/mac/27#ba932cb2-ca86-4e88-b610-bf129e27622d)\.
Writing Prompts in Journal
In the Journal appon your Mac, choose Journal \> Settings \> General, then turn off Get Writing Prompts\.
Restrict access to Apple Intelligence features in Screen Time
See[Change Siri Restrictions settings in Screen Time](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-siri-restrictions-settings-screen-z25xrnykpuln/27/mac/27)for restricting access for yourself\. For your child, see[Block or allow access and changes to features on your kid’s device](https://support.apple.com/guide/child-safety/k4n88xwnliel)in Apple Devices for Kids and Families\.
Change how you see suggestions from your apps
See[Customize apps Siri has access to](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/customize-siri-mchl31570551/27/mac/27#ba932cb2-ca86-4e88-b610-bf129e27622d)\.
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