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Chrome's 4-GB Gemini AI Raises Privacy Fears, Can Be Disabled

ai-technology · 2026-05-07

Chrome users discovered a 4-GB Google AI model, Gemini, embedded in the browser, sparking privacy concerns. The AI can be uninstalled, but doing so may have drawbacks.

Key facts

  • Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome
  • The AI model is Gemini
  • It sparked privacy concerns
  • Users can easily uninstall it
  • Uninstalling may have drawbacks

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  • Google

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