iOS Update not wanted

[Poppagreg]

I have an iPhone 14 currently running Version 17.6.1. I don't want to update to iOS 26.1, I'm not interested in anything AI related on my device. What are my options? I realize there is already AI in some of my apps but I would like to minimize my exposure to it.
TIA

 

[KevinJS]

Make sure Automatic Updates is turned off in Settings.

Apart from that, limiting your exposure to AI is down to you. For example, when you realize that a YouTube video has an annoying AI voiceover, back out of it and select “Do not recommend this channel”.

Ignoring the AI blurb generated by searches becomes second nature after a while, as does ignoring the “summary” generated by Amazon every time you check customer reactions to products.

Thanks for the question. I hadn’t realized how I’ve been avoiding this unwelcome intrusion. I run iOS 26 and haven’t noticed anything untoward in day to day use.

 

[Poppagreg]

Make sure Automatic Updates is turned off in Settings.

Apart from that, limiting your exposure to AI is down to you. For example, when you realize that a YouTube video has an annoying AI voiceover, back out of it and select “Do not recommend this channel”.

Ignoring the AI blurb generated by searches becomes second nature after a while, as does ignoring the “summary” generated by Amazon every time you check customer reactions to products.

Thanks for the question. I hadn’t realized how I’ve been avoiding this unwelcome intrusion. I run iOS 26 and haven’t noticed anything untoward in day to day use.

Thanks for you reply, my automatic updates has been off since I got the phone. I don't like not making my own decisions without research. AI is here to stay I guess, but I don't have to like it or use it.