If you’ve installed unapproved AI tools like Fathom, Fireflies.ai , or Read.ai on your state-issued computer, it’s important to fully remove them to maintain compliance and security. Follow the steps below to ensure these applications are completely uninstalled from both your computer and associated accounts.
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How to Uninstall Fathom
Uninstall Fathom On MacOS
Step 1 - Delete Your Fathom Account:
Visit Fathom’s website and log into your account.
Navigate to Settings and select Delete Account.
Step 2 - Quit the Application:
Make sure Fathom is not running.
Right-click the app in your dock and choose Quit.
Step 3 - Unmount Fathom in Finder:
Open Finder, locate Fathom under Locations, and select Eject.
Step 4 - Force Quit from Activity Monitor:
Open Activity Monitor from Applications -> Utilities
Search for Fathom, select it, and click Force Quit.
Step 5- Move Fathom App to Trash:
Drag the Fathom icon from Applications to the Trash.
Step 6 - Empty the Trash:
Right-click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash to complete the removal.
Uninstall Fathom On Windows
Step 1 - Delete Your Fathom Account:
Visit Fathom’s website and log into your account.
Navigate to Settings and select Delete Account.
Step 2 - Quit the Application:
Ensure Fathom is not running in the taskbar.
Right-click the Fathom icon in your taskbar and choose Close Window.
Step 3 - Uninstall Fathom:
Go to Settings -> Apps -> Installed Apps.
Search for Fathom.
Click the three dots next to Fathom and select Uninstall.
How to Uninstall Read.ai
Step 1 - Remove the Software:
Uninstall Read.ai the same way it was installed (e.g., drag to Trash or use Uninstaller)
Step 2 - Log Into the Read.ai Website:
Visit the Read.ai website and log into your account.
Navigate to App Integrations and disable all connections (e.g., Zoom, calendar integrations).
Select Delete Account to ensure all data is removed.
Step 3 - Check Your Zoom Account:
Even after uninstalling, Read.ai might still be active in your Zoom account.
Go to Zoom -> Apps and remove Read.ai if it appears.
Step 4 - Remove Chrome Extension (If Applicable):
Open Chrome, go to Settings -> Extensions
Find Read.ai and click Remove.
How to Uninstall Fireflies.ai
Step 1 - Delete your Account:
Go to the Fireflies.ai website and log into your account.
Navigate to Account Settings and choose Delete Account.
Step 2 - Disable App Integrations:
Disconnect all app integrations, such as calendar connections, to prevent any lingering access.