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Google Chrome is automatically downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano model weights file to users' devices to power on-device AI features like scam detection and writing assistance, often without clear notification about storage requirements. Users can disable the On-Device AI toggle in Chrome settings to remove the file and prevent re-downloads.
Google Chrome is silently installing a 4 GB Gemini Nano AI model on user devices without explicit consent or opt-out UI, raising significant privacy, legal, and environmental concerns.
Researcher Alexander Hanff claims Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB AI model to user devices without consent, raising concerns about potential violations of EU privacy laws and significant energy consumption.
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