Google’s On-Device AI Features Easily

Google’s Chrome browser is rolling out a significant update that gives users more control over the browser’s built-in artificial intelligence features — specifically the ability to remove on-device AI models that power certain security protections.

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This change comes as part of Google’s broader push to integrate AI capabilities directly into Chrome while also responding to user demand for clearer control and privacy options.

In recent Chrome Canary releases — the experimental test version of the browser used to try out upcoming features before they hit stable builds — users can now turn off and delete the local AI models that underlie the “Enhanced Protection” security setting. These on-device models, sometimes referred to internally as on-device GenAI, work directly on a user’s machine to deliver AI-enhanced scam detection and real-time warnings about malicious websites, unsafe downloads, and potentially harmful extensions.

Previously, these AI features were embedded behind Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode without a straightforward way for users to opt out entirely. Now, a new option in Settings → System → On-device GenAI can be toggled off. When switched off, it doesn’t just disable the feature — it removes the AI model files from the device entirely, freeing up storage and ensuring the browser won’t run those local AI processes again unless the user opts back in.

For most everyday users, on-device AI enhances Chrome’s ability to spot scams and threats before they cause harm, without sending personal browsing data back to Google’s cloud. Because these models operate locally, they can make safety decisions faster and with fewer privacy trade-offs than cloud-based solutions.

However, some users are cautious about AI running on their devices at all, whether for resource usage, privacy concerns, or a desire for a more “traditional” browsing experience. The new Chrome update acknowledges these preferences by giving individuals more granular control over what parts of Chrome’s AI they want to keep enabled. While the removal of the on-device AI does mean giving up some of the enhanced scam detection features, baseline protections like standard Safe Browsing remain intact.

The update is currently available in Chrome Canary and is expected to reach stable channel releases soon, giving the broader user base access to this toggle. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or prefer a minimal browser footprint, Chrome’s latest update reflects an ongoing effort to balance innovation with user choice and transparency.

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