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Silent AI install: Researchers found Chrome auto-downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano file without asking users, triggering privacy and transparency concerns. Google's explanation: Google says the model ...
The 4GB on-device AI model, supposedly for Gemini Nano, is installed without consent or opt-in, and even re-downloads itself ...
A new report from security researcher Alexander Hanff has raised concerns about how Google handles AI features inside Google ...
PCWorld highlights 15 essential free apps that can significantly enhance Chromebook functionality, covering photo editing, ...
What happened?: Security researchers found Chrome can silently install a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model on eligible devices, ...
Google introduced Gemini Nano in Chrome in 2024 as part of its push toward on device AI features. The company says running AI ...
The AI arms race is getting expensive fast. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon ...
Google Chrome automatically downloads an AI model to support features such as scam detection and tab organization. Here's how ...
Reports claim Google Chrome downloads 4 GB AI files without prompt, causing significant CO₂ emissions. However, the situation ...
Reports about Chrome downloading a 4GB AI model sparked controversy online, but experts say the local AI system is designed ...
Chrome installs a 3- to 4GB file called weights.bin on desktop. It's for local AI through Gemini Nano — and you can delete it ...