Chrome 148 Secretly Downloaded 4GB of AI Data? Here’s How to Stop It
Chrome 148 Secretly Downloaded 4GB of AI Data? Here’s How to Stop It What happened, why it matters, and what you can do to keep control of your browser. If you use Google Chrome and noticed your hard drive suddenly lost several gigabytes of space recently, you are not alone. In Chrome version 148, users began reporting that the browser had silently downloaded a roughly 4GB AI model without asking for permission. The discovery raised immediate questions about data usage, privacy, and consent—especially since the download happened automatically for many, even on metered connections. ...