Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it

The file, which appears to be related to Google's on-device AI model, is harmless enough. Here's why some users may still be ...
CNET

Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing

You might not have asked for an AI model on your computer, but you might have gotten it anyway. Google Chrome has been ...

Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content

Google app beta updates Circle to Search with "Ask about screen," sending URLs and PDFs to AI Mode for more context-aware ...
Android

[Update: Google Statement] Chrome has been secretly downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano model to your device

A privacy researcher discovered Chrome is silently pushing a 4GB Gemini Nano model to user devices with no consent prompt, no notification, and no easy way to stop it. And the “AI Mode” feature you ...
CNBC

TikTokers are using this Google Flights trick to book cheap airfare — here’s how it works

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Some offers mentioned below may no longer be available. Looking for a cheaper flight? TikTokers have found ...
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Google Chrome 'silently' downloads 4GB AI model to your device without permission, report claims

Security researcher says that Google is likely in violation of EU law and wasting thousands upon thousands of kilowatts.