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 ...
PCMag

Chrome May Quietly Use 4GB for AI Features: Here's How You Can Stop It

Google Chrome automatically downloads an AI model to support features such as scam detection and tab organization.

Google Chrome Is Downloading a 4GB AI Model Onto Your Device Without Consent, Researcher Warns

Even if you aren’t using Google Gemini, it might be using your device. Security researcher Alexander Hanff, also known as ...

Chrome’s AI Might Be Taking Up a Bunch of Storage, but You Can Fix It

If you run AI features in Chrome, you might have inadvertently downloaded 4GB of additional data to your machine.
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Google Chrome Silently Installs a 4GB AI Model on PC Without User Consent

Google Chrome silently installs a 4GB AI Model on desktop systems without user consent. Learn how to find and delete it to ...