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Coverage· Apple· Published Sep 14, 2026

iOS 27 will let users opt in to training Apple Intelligence on their data

Apple’s iOS 27 privacy policy adds an opt-in for using customer data to train Apple Intelligence. The source also says anonymized audio may be reviewed by Apple employees.

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Signal Summary

The policy marks a change from Apple’s earlier assurance that it did not need customer data and would develop Siri AI without it. The source does not specify which data is covered or how the opt-in works; it says the provision allowing employees to listen to anonymized audio has appeared in Apple’s terms for several years.

Why It Matters

iOS 27 users will face a new privacy choice over whether Apple can use their data to train AI models, changing the expectation set by Apple’s earlier position. The practical effect remains unclear because the source does not define the covered data or describe the opt-in process.

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  • AppleInsiderDocumentOriginal

    If you let it, Apple Intelligence will train itself on your data in iOS 27

    Amber Neely <amber@appleinsider.com>

    “As it turns out, Apple realistically needs customer data to make Siri AI work well. So, starting with iOS 27, it is asking users to opt-in to training on your data. Apple wants your Siri conversations A new section in the iOS 27 privacy policy shows that Apple has reversed its stance on using customers' data to train its AI models.…”
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