Google Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection - BleepingComputer
Google News • 1/18/2026 – 1/19/2026
Summary
Google Chrome has introduced an update that allows users to turn off the on-device AI model responsible for scam detection. This change enables Chrome users to opt out of the background AI security models that were previously hosted on their devices.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
55d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1292
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1292/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1292/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 55 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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