Google Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection

Published on January 18, 2026

Google Chrome now lets you delete the local AI models that power the "Enhanced Protection" feature, which was upgraded with AI capabilities last year. [...]

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Google Chrome tests Gemini-powered AI "Skills"

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