Google Launches Controversial Prompt API in Chrome, Sparking Backlash

Google's recent launch of the Prompt API in Chrome 148 allows AI inference using the Gemini Nano model without user consent, facing opposition from major tech entities. Critics claim this undermines web standards, interoperability, and raises privacy concerns. The model's local installation poses hardware challenges and questions regarding performance across different browsers. Critics warn of corporate governance over web technologies, emphasizing potential risks in user-generated content handling.