Google Chrome has been silently pushing a 4GB AI model to your device without asking

Google Chrome users who have noticed unusual disk activity or unexplained drops in available storage should look for a folder ...

15 free apps that unlock the best version of your Chromebook

PCWorld highlights 15 essential free apps that can significantly enhance Chromebook functionality, covering photo editing, ...

Google Chrome 4GB AI model controversy: Why users should not worry about the reported background download

Reports about Chrome downloading a 4GB AI model sparked controversy online, but experts say the local AI system is designed ...

Did Google Just Turn Chrome Users Into Its AI Data Center?

The AI arms race is getting expensive fast. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon ...

Google responds to Chrome’s silent Gemini Nano install, stops short of addressing consent

Google Chrome VP and GM Parisa Tabriz has responded to backlash over Chrome's practice of silently downloading a 4GB Gemini ...
Forbes

Google Chrome Warning — Windows, Android, Mac And Linux Users Act Now

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 ...

Google Clarifies How Chrome’s Built-In AI Features Use Local Storage

Google has clarified how Chrome’s built-in AI features work after multiple reports pointed out that the browser may use up to ...
Forbes

Google’s Chrome Security Update Failure—What You Need To Do Now

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Luckily, Chrome’s security ...

Google Chrome's 4GB AI model re-downloads automatically if deleted

Google has been silently downloading "weights.bin" for its on-device Gemini Nano AI model inside the Chrome web browser.
PC Magazine

Chrome Just Got Better. 5 Browser Tricks You Have to Try

What's the best browser? Chrome may be the most used option out there, but it actually does have some helpful features for navigating websites and managing tabs. In recent months, Google has ...
PC World

Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy

PCWorld explains how Google Chrome collects extensive user data for targeted advertising, even in incognito mode, raising significant privacy concerns. Users can reduce tracking by disabling telemetry ...