Google Chrome Is Downloading a 4GB AI Model Onto Your Device Without Consent, Researcher Warns

GizmodoPublished May 6, 2026

A researcher has raised concerns that Google Chrome is downloading a 4GB AI model onto users' devices without their consent, highlighting potential privacy and security issues.

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Google Chrome Is Downloading a 4GB AI Model Onto Your Device Without Consent, Researcher Warns

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