Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Google Chrome is testing a new option that allows users to delete the on-device AI models used for scam and threat detection, giving consumers more granular control over browser security features.

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The change was first spotted in Chrome Canary by browser watcher Leo (@Leopeva64) and appears to be linked to Chrome's "Enhanced Protection" mode - a feature updated last year to include real-time defense powered by local AI. These models analyze browsing patterns and flag phishing sites, malicious downloads, and suspicious extensions even before Google's cloud systems identify them.

The addition of on-device intelligence represented a step forward...