Google Embeds Gemini Nano AI in Chrome Without Opt-In

Google has silently integrated its Gemini Nano AI model into Chrome 126, a move that includes no user opt-in and installs a 4 GB model on devices without explicit consent. The company announced the integration at Goog…

The integration bypasses traditional user prompts. According to a blog post by ThatPrivacyGuy, the model is downloaded automatically during normal Chrome updates, with no visible notification or opt-out option. This a…

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