Make AI optional

Question

Let me be absolutely clear.

I have ZERO interest in using generative AI tools in Photoshop or anywhere else.

And yet, every time I open Photoshop I am assaulted with pop up windows trying to get me to use these tools that I do not want. The features and buttons are displayed prominently in many different windows, it is virtually impossible to ignore or avoid. It creates a very negative user experience having these things shoved down my throat all the time.

Going forward, Adobe should give users a simple checkbox option to indicate whether we want these tools or not. For those who don't, they should be disabled completely. No pop ups, no reminders, no prompts, nothing.

I like to use Photoshop to jump back and forth between my Mac desktop and iPad. Despite some bugs and issues, the experience has mostly been good until AI started taking over. I don't want to switch, but at this point, I am already considering alternatives.

Please take note of this user feedback and take it seriously. I can't be the only one.

Stefan_HQ · Answer

Last I checked it IS optional. You do not need to use it.
I agree that default settings and less “sell up” of the AI stuff should be toned down. You are spot on with the current throat showing.

Still, sure you might have zero interested in using it. Most likely I have features in Photoshop you use that I have zero interest in using.

And no we should not have check box for those tools, If so then we need to have checkboxes for all features, one can’t cherrypick. And no they should not be disabled.
About the reminders and “look look at me I am an AI feature” popups. There I am totally on board with you.

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