Google Chrome may switch to Bing or Yahoo because of a change in settings, often caused by browser extensions, unwanted software, or a hijacker that modifies search settings without user consent.

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 ...

Unannounced AI download: Chrome installs a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model without notifying users, using storage and bandwidth without clear consent. Privacy and climate ...

Hanff discovered a four-gigabyte file named “weights.bin,” in a directory called “OptGuideOnDeviceModel.” The file contains ...

Because Gemini Nano is constantly appearing on machines for the first time, people may think this is something new. In ...

As Google confirms 127 new security vulnerabilities, it’s critical to check that you have the latest version of Chrome ...

Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You ...

If you use Google Chrome on your computer, the browser has silently installed an on-device AI model without your knowledge.

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Google has now confirmed two new security vulnerabilities that ...

The premade Skills available through the Gemini sidebar in Chrome include ways to maximize protein in recipes or summarize YouTube videos. You can set up your own ...