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Apple and Microsoft Embed AI Features, Making Disabling Difficult

Apple and Microsoft are making it difficult to disable their respective AI features in their latest operating systems, suggesting these are core components designed to create a baseline demand. This strategy aims to validate their investments in AI and potentially pave the way for future pricing models as users become more integrated into the AI ecosystem. AI

IMPACT Operating system vendors are integrating AI features deeply, potentially creating user dependency and future monetization opportunities.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the implications of AI feature integration in operating systems, offering an opinion rather than reporting a specific event.

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Apple and Microsoft Embed AI Features, Making Disabling Difficult

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I'll tell you what, there's a reason apple has made it difficult to disable apple intelligence in the new OS, as well as Windows with 11. They've built these as

    I'll tell you what, there's a reason apple has made it difficult to disable apple intelligence in the new OS, as well as Windows with 11. They've built these as as core operating system components, you can turn them "off" and disable features, but they are still on your system. T…