Chrome Drops Its Privacy Promise for On-Device AI – Here's What to Do Now

Chrome Drops Its Privacy Promise for On-Device AI – Here’s What to Do Now A few weeks ago, Google quietly updated Chrome’s privacy policy. The change may seem small on paper, but for anyone who pays attention to how their data gets handled, it matters. The company removed a specific pledge that on-device AI features in Chrome would not send any data to Google’s servers. If you’ve been relying on that promise to use features like smart text selection or page summarisation without worrying about your information leaving your machine, it’s time to take a closer look. ...

May 8, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk