https://briefarc.com/tags/data-usage/Recent content in Data Usage on BriefArchttps://briefarc.com/images/og-cover.pnghttps://briefarc.com/images/og-cover.pngHugoen-usMon, 11 May 2026 05:31:47 +0000https://briefarc.com/posts/chrome-148-s-silent-4gb-ai-download-privacy-risks-and-how-to-opt-out/Mon, 11 May 2026 05:31:47 +0000https://briefarc.com/posts/chrome-148-s-silent-4gb-ai-download-privacy-risks-and-how-to-opt-out/Users discovered Chrome 148 secretly downloading a 4GB AI model. Here's what it means for your privacy and how to stop it.https://briefarc.com/posts/chrome-148-downloaded-4gb-of-ai-data-without-asking-here-s-how-to-stop-it/Mon, 11 May 2026 04:31:52 +0000https://briefarc.com/posts/chrome-148-downloaded-4gb-of-ai-data-without-asking-here-s-how-to-stop-it/Users discovered Chrome 148 silently downloaded a 4GB AI model. Google explained it enables on-device AI features. We break down the privacy risks and show you how to take back control.