Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it

The file, which appears to be related to Google's on-device AI model, is harmless enough. Here's why some users may still be ...

Chrome silently downloads a 4GB AI model. Here’s how to remove it

You can nix Chrome's 4GB local AI model in just a few clicks, but you'll lose some functionality in the process.

Google Chrome may have silently installed 4GB AI model on your computer. Here's how to check

We tested our own computers to see if the model was present.
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Chrome Is Quietly Installing a 4GB AI Model on Your Computer—And Putting It Back If You Delete It

Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model to eligible devices, and downloads it again if deleted.
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The university’s leader bumped into students as he drove away following an evening of debate over the long-running conflict in the Middle East. By Santul Nerkar Federal prosecutors said three men ...