Some users are reporting that Apple's latest software updates are quietly re-enabling Apple Intelligence features, even after they had

The worst thing about AI is that since much of it springs from the concept of a text-based language model, AI interfaces tend to be empty text boxes that you have to type something into. I can’t believe we’re back here. This is serious pre-1984 thinking, 40 years after Apple put a stake in the heart of the command-line interface.

If you turned Apple Intelligence off in iOS or macOS, you might have to do that again after the most recent update.

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Apple turns on Apple Intelligence by default with iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3, but you can disable the feature at any time. However, some users are seeing the feature turn back on after updating to the latest updates.

When Apple Intelligence debuted with the iOS 18.1 update back in October, owners of supported iPhones needed to opt in to the new set of features by heading into settings and toggling on a switch. That's not the case anymore — starting with iOs 18.3, Apple Intelligence features will be turned on by default.

Some Apple users are reporting the most recent updates re-enabled Apple Intelligence features that had once been turned off.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Apple released security updates this week to patch a serious vulnerability -- and in the process snuck in a little Apple Intelligence surprise. On devices that support the still-beta AI technology, if you'd previously turned Apple Intelligence off,