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 ...
MLive

Google settlement with Android users worth up to $100 per person: Here’s how to file your claim

Android users who accessed the internet from their device may soon be eligible for up to $100 as part of a $135 million settlement. While a court must still approve the settlement, lawyers behind a ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Can you still file a tax extension on April 15? What to know on Tax Day

The deadline to file 2025 taxes is April 15, 2026, but taxpayers can request a six-month extension. Tax refunds are typically issued in less than 21 days, and their status can be tracked on the IRS ...
USA Today

April 15 tax deadline is here, but you can get an extension

The April 15 tax deadline is here, and if you're feeling like you could use just a little more time, take it. Instead of filing a return by April 15, you can opt to file a short, less than one-page ...
Android

[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 ...
Investopedia

Form 1098: Mortgage Interest Statement and How To File

Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including healthcare and cybersecurity. Her expertise includes personal finance, insurance, real estate, and ...
Tom's Hardware on MSN

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.
CNBC

TikTokers are using this Google Flights trick to book cheap airfare — here’s how it works

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Some offers mentioned below may no longer be available. Looking for a cheaper flight? TikTokers have found ...
OSTechNix

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 ...
PC Magazine

In a Reading Slump? How to Find Free Ebooks and 'Stuff Your Kindle'

If you have the Kindle app installed on your iPhone or Android device, you can add ebooks to your library with a few taps. In the example below, I downloaded an ebook from Project Gutenberg on my ...