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Windows 11 can block Google Chrome's 4GB AI model from reinstalling itself on your PC — A simple Registry tweak for "Pro" users

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Windows 11 now gives you the power to block Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge from automatically downloading local AI models for on-device generative AI features without explicit user consent.

A laptop on a white desk faces a small sign with the Google Chrome logo, saying "No AI Thanks."

A laptop on a white desk faces a small sign with the Google Chrome logo, saying "No AI Thanks."

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Google Chrome is quietly installing a 4GB AI model on devices and users are not happy about it

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.

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Google says it's trying to protect your privacy.

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The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: What does it actually mean for Copilot and other AI apps on your Windows 11 PC?

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI just became non-exclusive, meaning rival companies like Google can access OpenAI's models, making Copilot AI in Windows 11 less exclusive, consequently costing it its bargaining chip and competitive edge.

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Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI just became non-exclusive.

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Teams erratically flips user status from 'Available' to 'Away' after just minutes of inactivity: "It’s not a status indicator, it’s a surveillance tool with trust issues."

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Multiple users have raised concerns about Teams' status indicator, noting that it marks them as unavailable after only a few minutes of inactivity. They argue this feature feels intrusive surveillance and micromanagement rather than a helpful productivity tool.

Microsoft Teams app seen displayed on a smartphone screen and a Microsoft Teams logo on a laptop in the background.

Microsoft Teams app seen displayed on a smartphone screen and a Microsoft Teams logo on a laptop in the background.

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