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 ...

Has Google Secretly Changed Your Chrome Settings?

Google Chrome dominates the global browser market on desktop and mobile — only Apple’s Safari makes a dent. That’s why the ...

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.

Chrome’s 4GB AI model isn’t new, but you’re not wrong for being confused

Because Gemini Nano is constantly appearing on machines for the first time, people may think this is something new. In ...

Chrome: How private is local AI in Google's browser?

Current version of the browser contains a local AI model that will not only download data in the future but also be allowed ...
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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.

Google weighs in on Chrome's weights.bin controversy

Chrome installs a 3- to 4GB file called weights.bin on desktop. It's for local AI through Gemini Nano — and you can delete it ...