Disabling ChatGPT on your MacBook Pro M4 does not directly affect Siri's voice recognition capabilities. Siri's voice recognition is a separate feature that allows you to interact with your Mac using voice commands. This functionality is built into macOS and is not dependent on ChatGPT.
Siri's Voice Recognition:
- Siri uses Apple's own speech recognition technology to understand and process voice commands.
- You can activate Siri by saying "Hey Siri" if you have enabled voice activation, or by pressing and holding the keyboard shortcut (e.g., Command + Space) or clicking the Siri icon in the menu bar[2][10].
- Siri's ability to recognize and respond to voice commands is independent of ChatGPT integration.
ChatGPT Integration with Siri:
- ChatGPT is integrated into Siri as an optional extension that can be used to provide more detailed answers to certain queries.
- When you enable ChatGPT, Siri can tap into it for more complex questions, but this does not affect Siri's basic voice recognition capabilities[1][7].
- Disabling ChatGPT means Siri will not use it to enhance its responses, but Siri will still function normally for tasks like setting reminders, opening apps, or answering basic questions[1][3].
Enabling or Disabling ChatGPT:
- To disable ChatGPT, go to System Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT, and turn off the ChatGPT extension[1].
- Disabling ChatGPT does not impact Siri's core functionality or its ability to recognize voice commands.
In summary, disabling ChatGPT affects how Siri responds to complex queries but does not impact Siri's voice recognition capabilities on your MacBook Pro M4.
Citations:[1] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-chatgpt-with-apple-intelligence-mchlfc5cf131/mac
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUNuihSms6M
[3] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255928515
[4] https://talk.tidbits.com/t/functional-and-conceptual-pitfalls-in-siri-s-chatgpt-integration/29712
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/macmini/comments/1gn1z9l/mac_mini_m4_how_do_i_make_siri_not_default_to/
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/ios/comments/1hfb9wj/whats_the_point_of_chatgpt_in_siri_apple/
[7] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-apple-intelligence-with-siri-mchl0f933212/mac
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raIwwRmgHSo
[9] https://www.reddit.com/r/shortcuts/comments/1ex1ij5/desperately_seeking_shortcut_for_siri_to_chatgpt/
[10] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-siri-mchl6b029310/mac