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Full disclosure: I retired from Apple several years ago — but I'm going to call it a bug.

But I don't say that with any joy. I find the OS(es) to be getting buggier and buggier and I am saddened by that.

Apple was never shy about telling users what they can and cannot do. The only difference is perception.

Office 365 just opted users into AI features without prompting, and started charging an additional monthly premium for the "privilege".

That certainly raises the bar.

It gets better. Once you opt-out and get the "classic" plan, you are stuck with the AI features until the next billing cycle. They pulled this stunt at month 2 of my sub so I've got these AI "credits" I don't want and can't get rid of until November.

iOS also has ads now, thought they're called "Siri suggestions".

The most notable one I saw was a recommendation to download the KFC widget on my iOS home screen. As someone who's never been to KFC, and never used either their website or app, this "suggestion" is indistinguishable from an ad.

Apparently this is triggered due to being "in close proximity" of a KFC (e.g.: due to walking through a mall).

You can disable these ads, but they're enabled by default.