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Google Chrome Update Offers Option to Disable On-Device AI for Scam Detection
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Why It Matters
This update gives Chrome users greater control over AI features and data privacy, addressing potential concerns about on-device processing and resource consumption for a major product.
Key Intelligence
- ■Google Chrome has rolled out an update allowing users to disable its on-device AI model, which was designed for real-time scam and phishing detection.
- ■The AI model previously worked locally to identify malicious sites, enhancing security without sending browsing data to Google servers.
- ■While some reports indicate users can 'turn off' the feature, others suggest the update effectively 'deletes' the AI from the device.
- ■This change provides users with increased control over their privacy settings and the local resource usage associated with the AI model.