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Companies aren't being forced to stop buying Macs because of Apple Intelligence



There’s a repeated claim that since some organizations won’t allow generative AI installations, they also won’t buy new Macs because of macOS Golden Gate. So, we looked into the claim and talked to actual IT managers and buyers.

Craig Federighi announces Apple Intelligence

Here’s the thinking: Apple removed the setting for turning off Apple Intelligence, therefore you can’t turn it off. Therefore, organizations that refuse to use AI cannot use macOS Golden Gate and Apple Intelligence, QED.

Picture John Ternus with a sandwich halfway to his mouth, suddenly shocked as he realizes Apple has prevented corporations buying hundreds of thousands of Macs.

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