---
title: "How to stop the AI from responding"
description: "turn the AI off"
url: https://support.agentsuite.ai/en/articles/273-how-to-stop-the-ai-from-responding
collection: "SMS AI Assistant"
updated: 2026-11-06
language: en
---

# How to stop the AI from responding

turn the AI off

##   
Simply add the `ai_off` tag to the contact. This will stop the AI Assistant from responding.

### Different Scenarios

**1\. You want to stop the entire workflow**

-   Set the workflow to **Draft / Unpublish**.
    
-   This will stop the workflow from continuing.
    

**2\. You only want to remove the AI but keep the workflow running**

-   Remove/delete the AI tag from the appropriate workflow step.
    
-   The workflow will continue running, but without the AI responding.
    
-   Any replies will need to be handled manually.