Deleting the file causes it to re-download upon Chrome restart. Google defends 4GB background AI downloads amid privacy backlash
2026-05-07
Google defends 4GB background AI downloads amid privacy backlash WASHINGTON ( WEB NEWS ) Google Chrome VP and GM Parisa Tabriz responded to criticism over Chrome’s silent 4GB AI model downloads, emphasizing that on-device AI is vital for the browser’s security and development. Privacy researcher Alexander Hanff documented that ChromeRead More →