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Open-source tool removes Apple Intelligence data on macOS

A new open-source command line tool called RemoveMacAI lets users delete around 12GB of Apple Intelligence data on macOS. Apple removed the single Settings toggle for disabling Apple Intelligence in macOS 27, so models remain on disk.

First seen 5 Oct, 13:47 UTC on The Verge2 sourcesLast update 4h ago

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The Verge· 5 Oct, 13:47An open-source tool lets you delete 12GB of Apple Intelligence data on macOSArs Technica· 5 Oct, 19:14Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27

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5 Oct 13:47The Verge An open-source tool lets you delete 12GB of Apple Intelligence data on macOS5 Oct 19:14Ars Technica Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27