Chrome stores up to 4 GB of Gemini data without explicit user consent

Google Chrome automatically accumulates up to 4 gigabytes of Gemini-related data on users' computers without prior notification.

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This local storage feature is enabled by default when using Gemini, raising transparency and user control concerns.

Users can disable this saving in settings, but the lack of initial warning concerns digital privacy advocates.

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