GOOGLE CHROME INSTALLS 4GB AI MODEL WITHOUT USER CONSENT
Google Chrome has been automatically installing a 4 GB AI model on user devices without explicit permission. The installation occurs silently in the background, raising privacy and storage concerns.
Article URL: https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/chrome-silent-nano-install/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/…
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