macOS 26 Users Report Siri AI Process Persists Even After Full Disable Steps

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A macOS user attempted to fully disable Siri by turning it off in System Settings, restricting it via Screen Time, and running a third-party debloat script targeting Apple Intelligence services. Despite these steps and a system restart, an 'Siri AI.app' process continued running in Activity Monitor. The user raised concerns that Apple's persistent background AI activity, combined with its Personal Context feature, resembles Microsoft's controversial Recall tool. The post has prompted discussion on Hacker News about whether macOS truly allows users to fully opt out of Siri and Apple Intelligence. No official Apple response or confirmed workaround has been reported.

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