The Google Chrome Canary browser has now introduced a functionality that enables users to disable the on-device AI model within the "Enhanced Protection" feature. This change is anticipated to be incorporated into the stable version of the browser in the near future. The "Enhanced Protection" feature has been a part of Chrome for several years. Last year, an undisclosed AI model was integrated into it, aiming to deliver "real-time" safeguarding. At present, the precise differences in how this on-device AI model operates compared to the traditional "non-AI" enhanced protection remain ambiguous. However, it's plausible that Google leverages this AI to scrutinize web pages in real-time and promptly alert users to potential threats.
For users wishing to disable the on-device AI model, the following steps can be taken: Launch the Chrome browser, click on the three-dot menu located in the upper-right corner to access "Settings," then select "System" from the left-hand menu, and finally, toggle off the "On-Device AI Model." Moreover, it's worth noting that this AI model is also utilized in other features of the browser.