To opt out of ChatGPT integration on a MacBook Pro M4 running macOS, you can follow these steps. Note that the specific steps might vary slightly depending on the macOS version, but the general approach should remain similar.
Disabling ChatGPT Integration via System Settings
1. Open System Settings: Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.
2. Navigate to Apple Intelligence & Siri: In the System Settings window, click on Apple Intelligence & Siri.
3. Disable ChatGPT Extension: Look for the ChatGPT extension under the Extensions section. Click on it and toggle the switch to the left to turn it off. This will disable ChatGPT integration with Siri and other Apple Intelligence features[10][12].
Disabling Apple Intelligence
If you want to disable all Apple Intelligence features, including those that might indirectly interact with ChatGPT, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open System Settings: Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.
2. Navigate to Apple Intelligence & Siri: In the System Settings window, click on Apple Intelligence & Siri.
3. Toggle Off Apple Intelligence: Find the toggle switch for Apple Intelligence and move it to the left to turn it off. This will disable all Apple Intelligence features, including any AI-powered tools that might use or suggest ChatGPT[5][12].
Using Screen Time to Restrict Access
If you want to restrict access to ChatGPT or other Apple Intelligence features for specific users, you can use Screen Time:
1. Open System Settings: Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.
2. Navigate to Screen Time: In the System Settings window, click on Screen Time.
3. Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions: Click on Content & Privacy, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
4. Disable ChatGPT: Under Intelligence & Siri, find the option to disable the ChatGPT extension and toggle it off[7].
Additional Considerations
- Privacy Controls: When using ChatGPT, you have control over what data is shared. You can choose to use ChatGPT anonymously or with an account, and you decide what information is sent to OpenAI[10].
- App Settings: If you're using the standalone ChatGPT app on your MacBook, you can manage its settings directly within the app. For example, you can disable its integration with other apps by flipping the Enable Work with Apps switch in the app's settings[11].
By following these steps, you can effectively opt out of ChatGPT integration on your MacBook Pro M4.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjBEaBJYMe4
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1dm7gt7/chatgpt_macos_app_no_longer_quits_when_you_press/
[3] https://againstdata.com/guides/opt-out-apple-ai
[4] https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/how-to-disable-apple-intelligence-and-chatgpt-in-macos-15-1-using/m-p/330727
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDLyocXydAQ
[6] https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-sequoia/tips/how-to-use-chatgpt-in-apple-notes-for-macos
[7] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/block-access-to-apple-intelligence-features-mchlb2e44f94/mac
[8] https://community.openai.com/t/using-the-new-chatgpt-app-on-macbook-disables-the-cmd-s-hotkey/756619
[9] https://help.openai.com/en/articles/7730893-data-controls-faq
[10] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-chatgpt-with-apple-intelligence-mchlfc5cf131/mac
[11] https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10119604-work-with-apps-on-macos
[12] https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-to-turn-off-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-ipad-or-mac/