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From the Daily Mail: Apple just rolled out iOS 18.3 for iPhones, but a new default setting hiding in the software update automatically enables a ‘dangerous’ feature.
Before the update, iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro/Max users had to manually turn on Apple Intelligence in their settings, but now, the AI features are turned on by default.
Not only does Apple Intelligence pull information from apps and tack action within them, the technology requires loads of storage to do so.
Tech experts warned that the AI system will take up 7GB, regardless what device it is running on. Therefore, enabling Apple Intelligence on your iPhone comes with certain risks.
If you downloaded iOS 18.3, but do not want the AI system turned on, you will have to manually change the default setting. To do this, open the Settings app, scroll down and select Apple Intelligence & Siri. Then, toggle off Apple Intelligence and confirm ‘Turn Off Apple Intelligence’ when prompted.
Apple update 18.3 has
AI.
Here is how to turn off. pic.twitter.com/dWJFbwfblh— 🩸CitizenJournalist 🩸ULTRAAbbreviated (@Abbreviated) January 31, 2025
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The iOS 18.3 release candidate’s notes are available, and Apple is being very clear about its plans to turn AI on by default for all compatible iPhones.
Link:https://t.co/YceDIPBe2t pic.twitter.com/pS7K9wsYiJ— Lifehacker (@lifehacker) January 22, 2025
iOS 18.3 is Here – How to Update Your iPhone https://t.co/0C6T8vH22A
— Shaan Haider (@shaanhaider) January 29, 2025
Cybersecurity Tip: “Tech experts warned that the AI system will take up 7GB, regardless what device it is running on.
Therefore, enabling Apple Intelligence on your iPhone comes with certain risks.
If you downloaded iOS 18.3, but do not want the AI system turned on, you will…— CyberChick (@warriors_mom) January 31, 2025
If your device and account are eligible for Apple Intelligence but you're visiting a region where it is unavailable, DO NOT UPDATE TO iOS 18.3. This will enable AI and force a model download, but the download will constantly fail and restart in the background. pic.twitter.com/uDTZ1IhO8y
— NekoMichi (@NekoMichiUBC) January 28, 2025
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