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Re:Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your d... by hashseed on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @05:32PM (#48028893)
DevTools uses a server side model, and only after you opt in with explicit consent.
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Re:Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your d... by eclipticplane on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @11:02PM (#48031623)
Or accidentally trigger it because you're using a key binding you've used for 15 years that, upon hitting an unexpected consent screen, triggers the consent button.
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