How to Disable Pervasive AI Tools Like Gemini, Copilot, etc.
In just a few years, artificial intelligence (AI) features have invaded nearly every corner of consumer tech. What was once experimental—chatbots, writing assistants, image generation—is now built into smartphones, operating systems, productivity apps, cameras, web browsers, and more. For many users, these tools are welcome: they summarize emails, suggest replies, generate images, or organize information. But for others, they feel intrusive, distracting, or overreaching. Recognizing the tension, Consumer Reports published a practical guide titled “How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More” (Consumer Reports), aimed at helping users reclaim control over the AI features in … Read more
