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Google Chrome Adds Option to Disable On-Device AI for Scam Detection

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Google Chrome now allows users to disable or delete the on-device AI models that power its Enhanced Protection feature, which provides real-time scam and threat detection. This feature, previously updated with AI capabilities, scans for harmful websites, downloads, and extensions. The AI models are hosted locally on the user's device via Chrome. The option to disable these models is available in Chrome Canary and will soon roll out to all users.

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  1. 18.01.2026 04:05 1 articles · 3h ago

    Google Chrome Adds Option to Disable On-Device AI for Enhanced Protection

    Google Chrome now allows users to disable or delete the on-device AI models that power its Enhanced Protection feature. This feature, updated with AI capabilities, provides real-time threat detection. The option to disable these models is available in Chrome Canary and will soon be rolled out to all users.

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