Google Chrome Covertly Implements 4GB AI Model, Sparking User Privacy Worries
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A number of Google Chrome users have unearthed that the browser, without obtaining user consent, automatically downloads and stores local AI model files amounting to roughly 4GB. These files are associated with the Gemini Nano functionality. Such an action has led to a decrease in available disk space for users, coupled with frequent disk read - and - write operations. Consequently, it has ignited concerns regarding privacy protection and regulatory compliance. Even when users take the initiative to manually delete the relevant folders, Chrome proceeds to redownload these files. Users can take specific steps to halt the download, and a full uninstallation of Chrome stands as the most effective way to eliminate these model files. It has been reported that this behavior has persisted for nearly a year and is linked to the AI features that were incorporated into Chrome last autumn. Alexander Hanff, who boasts a background in both computer science and law, has accused Google of breaching European privacy regulations. As of now, Google has yet to offer a comprehensive response concerning potential compliance risks and the corrective measures it plans to take. The subsequent course of events, as well as whether regulatory authorities will step in, remains uncertain and is yet to unfold.