Chrome Quietly Removed Its Privacy Promise for On-Device AI — What You Need to Know

Chrome Quietly Removed Its Privacy Promise for On-Device AI — What You Need to Know If you use Chrome and have started noticing a new AI feature—like suggested replies or automated text rewriting—you might have assumed it works entirely on your device. Google previously said exactly that. But recently, without any announcement, the company deleted that privacy promise from its support pages. This article explains what changed, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself. ...

May 10, 2026 · 3 min · BriefArc Desk