Installing the latest system software updates on certain Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices automatically enables Apple Intelligence, even if it was previously disabled.
Users have reported seeing the Apple Intelligence welcome/setup assistant screen after installing the updates, leading to the assumption that it may be a bug.
To disable Apple Intelligence, users can go to the system settings of their Mac or the settings app of their iPhone and iPad, and toggle the feature off.
Apple Intelligence is a feature that offers various AI-based functionalities, but users have the option to choose whether to use it or not.