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Google Chrome Downloading AI Engine without Consent
Google Chrome will download a 4GB gemini nano AI model whether you like it or not. Even if you delete it from your computer, Chrome will just download it again. The only way to get rid of it completely is to uninstall Chrome.
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Easier solution is to not use chrome. -
No worries, it's just logging and analyzing all your naughty browsing habits.There is no week nor day nor hour, when tyranny may not enter upon this country, if the people lose their supreme confidence in themselves -- and lose their roughness and spirit of defiance -- Tyranny may always enter -- there is no charm, no bar against it -- the only bar against it is a large resolute breed of men.
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Most default searches go through google DNS anyway.
Not to mention 'copilot' on all new PC's and Apple AI on Macs... ... ...Leftists Call their own Marxism a far-right "Fascist Conspiracy Theory" <- Link to their playbookComment
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Google has worked hard and paid a lot of money to position itself this way; i.e., where they can claim they are the 'default' search engine anyway, so what difference would it make if they just forcibly install something like this?
From just over a year ago... Why Google Dominates the Search Engine Market
It's estimated, by Google A.I. anyway, that Google holds "90%" of global search engine market share.Google’s near-total dominance in the search engine market is often assumed to be a result of its superior quality. But what if it’s not just about being the best? A recent study, co-authored by Wharton professor of business economics and public policy Leon Musolff, challenges this assumption. Musolff finds that many users stick with Google simply because they never explore other options — and when they do, some choose to stay with a competitor, like Microsoft’s Bing.
In August last year, a U.S. judge ruled Google illegally maintained its search monopoly by paying companies like Apple to keep it as the default, blocking fair competition. But if policymakers want to create a more level playing field, the results of Musolff’s study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, suggest they may need to rethink how default settings and consumer learning shape our online behavior...
However, when paid to use Bing, 58% switched, and 33% of them stuck with the Microsoft alternative even after the experiment ended. Many said they had either grown used to Bing or found it better than expected. This suggests that one of Google’s biggest advantages isn’t necessarily its quality, but its dominance in the search engine market, as most users never give competitors a real chance...
The study’s findings have major implications for policymakers and antitrust regulators. If Google’s dominance is reinforced by default settings and limited user exposure to alternatives, then competition-focused policies should address these structural barriers.
The most effective intervention might involve changing the default search engine temporarily, followed by a “choice screen,” where users select a search engine when setting up a browser or device. This approach would allow users to experience an alternative before making a final decision...
The study’s findings go beyond search engines, however — they highlight a broader issue in digital markets. Many tech giants benefit not just from superior products but from consumer habits, default settings, and limited exposure to alternatives. Whether it’s social media, online shopping, or digital advertising, dominant platforms often shape user behavior in ways that entrench their power.
For regulators, this means that traditional antitrust tools — such as breaking up large firms or imposing fines — may not be enough. Instead, policies that focus on consumer learning and reducing default-driven advantages could be more effective in promoting competition.Comment
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^^^ Yeah, but I'm also talking about the default DNS that's in your -router- firmware, not your webpage/home search page. So most people are using Google without even knowing it.Leftists Call their own Marxism a far-right "Fascist Conspiracy Theory" <- Link to their playbookComment
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I am not so sure about DNS. I have AT&T as my ISP. On the router they provided AT&T is the default DNS. I manually changed it to 9.9.9.9 Quad9 for privacy. When I bought a MSI router, the default DNS was Microsoft, 8.8.8.8. I know Comcast has their own DNS server too. I think all the major ISPs have their own DNS service which is the default on provided routers.Comment
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