Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB local LLM on users' computers without explicit consent.

AI Privacy Software DevelopmentMay 8, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances

Users are discussing the silent installation of a 4 GB local LLM by Google Chrome, raising concerns about data usage and user consent. The issue highlights potential privacy and transparency issues with AI integration in software.

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Parent: AIEntity: Google ChromeImpact: negativeDate: May 8, 2026Target: Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB local LLM on users' computers without explicit consent.

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Chrome silently installs a 4 GB local LLM on your computer
https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/05/07/chrome-silently-installs-a-4-gb-local-llm-on-your-computer/5230893

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google chrome is downloading a 4gb LLM to your machine unless you have opted out of all their #AI #SLOP #ai_slop https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/05/07/chrome-silently-installs-a-4-gb-local-llm-on-your-computer/5230893

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#ai_slop#slop#ai