Google Chrome installs a 4 GB AI model on users' devices without their consent.
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Google Chrome installs a 4 GB AI model on users' devices without their consent.
Parent: AIEntity: Google Chrome AI model installationImpact: negativeDate: May 5, 2026Target: Google Chrome installs a 4 GB AI model on users' devices without their consent.
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Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your device https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/chrome-silent-nano-install/
> No consent dialog. No opt-out UI. Re-installs itself if the user removes it manually.
That is the true definition of malware.
1303 boosts · 817 favs · 71 replies · May 5, 2026
"Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your device without consent"
Recommended to read some of the details in this report... It's completely bonkers and immoral, whether because of privacy or climate. There is zero respect for the user nor planet left.
https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/chrome-silent-nano-install/
82 boosts · 4 favs · 8 replies · May 5, 2026
Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your device without consent
Link: https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/chrome-silent-nano-install/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48019219
21 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your device without consent
https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/chrome-silent-nano-install/
#technology #enshittification #ai #slop #llm #chrome #google
11 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
#technology#enshittification#ai#slop#llm#chrome