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Research May 6, 2026

Silent AI model installation in Chrome

An analysis reveals Google Chrome silently installs a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model on user devices without consent, violating GDPR and ePrivacy laws. The community reacts with strong concern over privacy breaches and environmental impact.

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An analysis reveals Google Chrome silently installs a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model on user devices without consent, violating GDPR and ePrivacy laws. The community reacts with strong concern over privacy breaches and environmental impact.

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