Victory You Can Now Exclude Apps from Siri AI (www.eff.org)

Apple has enhanced user privacy in its latest iOS 27.2 update by introducing a new feature that allows users to exclude specific apps from being accessed by Siri AI. This update addresses concerns raised during the Encrypt It Already campaign, which highlighted the potential risks of secure content being processed in the cloud, particularly from encrypted messaging applications. The new setting aims to provide users with greater control over their data, allowing them to prioritize privacy over certain AI functionalities. The exclusion feature is straightforward: users can navigate to Settings, select Siri, and then add any app to the exclusion list. While this improves data protection, it does come at the cost of some features—such as Siri’s ability to read or respond to messages from blocked apps. This move marks a significant shift in how AI features interface with sensitive data, encouraging other platforms, including Android, to also implement similar privacy controls. Overall, Apple’s update could set a precedent for the future of AI and user privacy, suggesting a growing demand for transparent and robust user controls across all operating systems.