Policy · 2h ago
Microsoft Edge Pre-Downloads 3GB AI Files Without User Consent
Microsoft Edge is automatically downloading approximately 3GB of AI Copilot files on PCs without user permission, even on systems where users may not want the feature. The downloads occur silently in the background, consuming bandwidth and storage. Users have reported the issue on various forums, raising privacy and consent concerns.
Meridian48 take
While pre-caching AI features can improve performance, Microsoft's lack of transparency undermines user trust and highlights the need for clearer opt-in policies.
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