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> A 4 GiB model has nothing to do with the functionality of a web browser. It is something forced on users without their consent. This does not happen. The mod
by jasonlotito 6mo ago
> A 4 GiB model has nothing to do with the functionality of a web browser. It is something forced on users without their consent.
This does not happen. The model is not downloaded unless the user intentionally uses the feature that requires it. Then it's downloaded at that point.
- coldtea 6mo agoUnless the user uses a feature. That that feature (a) requires a local LLM, (b) will install a multi-GB download without telling the user, all happen without any explicit user consent.
- deleted 6mo ago[deleted]
- beaugunderson 6mo agountrue, I’ve deleted it many times in the last year. I don’t think this is new.
- beaugunderson 6mo agoah, yeah, first showed up in April of 2025