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Chrome Deletes Its Own Privacy Promise for Sneaky On-Device AI

Decrypt · May 7, 2026, 8:52 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Chrome is quietly installing a 4GB AI on your devices. And now, its latest version has removed the disclosure that promised to keep your data off Google’s servers.

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