Tagged "user-consent"

4 articles tagged user-consent, 9 May 2026 to 14 June 2026. Newest first.

• Chrome Downloads 4GB AI Model: Implications for Local On-Device AI 14 June 2026

  Google Chrome's automatic download of a 4GB AI model raises important questions about on-device inference, user consent, and the shift toward local LLM deployment in mainstream browsers.

• Google Chrome Raises Privacy Questions with 4GB AI Model Download 24 May 2026

  A new report questions whether Google Chrome is downloading a large AI model without explicit user consent. The privacy implications raise important considerations for users deploying and understanding on-device AI systems.

• Chrome Silently Downloads 4GB Gemini Nano Model Without User Consent 16 May 2026

  Google's Chrome browser is downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model to user systems automatically for on-device inference, raising concerns about storage usage and privacy permissions.

• Chrome Is Secretly Downloading 4GB Gemini Nano Model Without User Consent 9 May 2026

  Google Chrome is automatically downloading a 4GB AI model (Gemini Nano) without explicit user permission, raising significant privacy and storage concerns. Users report the model persists even after deletion and re-downloads automatically.