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### Ask HN: Disabling Siri On macOS 27

Hacker News • September 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM ET

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A Hacker News user reported successfully disabling Siri through macOS Settings and Screen Time, yet the process persisted after reboot. Investigation revealed the culprit was "Siri AI.app". The user noted these features, alongside Apple's Personal Context, bear strong resemblance to Microsoft's controversial Recall tool. The post questions whether it is truly impossible to fully disable Siri, Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, and associated services on macOS 27.

The discussion highlights growing user concern over hidden system processes and opaque privacy controls. Despite disabling visible toggles, background components remain active, sparking debate about user agency over AI integrations. Commenters shared varied experiences regarding the efficacy of third-party debloat scripts and native macOS restrictions.

The thread underscores a broader tension between integrated AI functionality and user privacy preferences. As Apple deepens AI embedding across its ecosystem, the ability to opt-out completely becomes a critical point of friction for power users and privacy advocates alike.

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