Google Chrome silently downloads AI model, raising privacy concerns

Google Chrome has been automatically downloading an AI model called Gemini Nano without user consent, a practice that a researcher argues violates E.U. privacy law. The file, which is part of Google's efforts to integrate AI into the browser, redownloads automatically even if deleted. This has sparked criticism over transparency and user control, particularly under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The incident highlights ongoing tensions between tech companies' AI ambitions and privacy regulations.