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 concerned.

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 ...
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[Update: Google Statement] Chrome has been secretly downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano model to your device

A privacy researcher discovered Chrome is silently pushing a 4GB Gemini Nano model to user devices with no consent prompt, no notification, and no easy way to stop it. And the “AI Mode” feature you ...
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Google Chrome 'silently' downloads 4GB AI model to your device without permission, report claims

Security researcher says that Google is likely in violation of EU law and wasting thousands upon thousands of kilowatts.
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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 ...

Google Chrome reportedly downloads 4GB AI model: Why those spyware claims and warnings are misleading

Viral claims suggest Google Chrome is silently downloading a 4GB AI model, sparking spyware fears. However, experts clarify ...