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Chrome silently downloads 4GB Gemini Nano model, then ignores it

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Google Chrome has been observed to silently download a 4GB Gemini Nano model to eligible devices. This download occurs without explicit user consent and the model is re-downloaded if deleted. Furthermore, the AI Mode button that appears to users does not actually utilize this downloaded model. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about user data usage and transparency in AI model deployment within popular browsers.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a product behavior that is not a new release or significant industry event, but rather a specific observed functionality of an existing product.

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Chrome silently downloads 4GB Gemini Nano model, then ignores it

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano model to eligible devices, re-downloads it if deleted, and the AI Mode button users actually see doesn't even

    Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano model to eligible devices, re-downloads it if deleted, and the AI Mode button users actually see doesn't even use it. #ai #google #technology

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano model to eligible devices, re-downloads it if deleted, and the AI Mode button users actually see doesn't even

    Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano model to eligible devices, re-downloads it if deleted, and the AI Mode button users actually see doesn't even use it. #ai #google #technology

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