Here’s how I finally got Google’s uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac

Without notice or consent, Chrome has been downloading the hefty Gemini Nano model to run AI locally on your computer.

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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 ...

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

On May 4, 2026, Alexander Hanff, a computer scientist and lawyer who runs the website ThatPrivacyGuy.com, posted an article ...
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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.

Chrome AI takes up 4GB of your computer storage and there may be nothing you can do about it

In a post on That Privacy Guy, Alexander Hanff writes that Chrome comes with a 4GB weights.bin file for Gemini Nano that it ...
CNET

Google Chrome May Have Quietly Installed a 4GB AI Model Onto Your Device

You might not have asked for an AI model on your computer, but you might have gotten it anyway. Google Chrome has been ...

Chrome’s AI features can take up to 4GB of space on your computer

Google Chrome can automatically download a local AI model that takes up to 4 gigabytes of hard drive space on a computer when ...
Technobezz

Thermaltake LCGS View i1497XS-350 gaming desktop drops to $1801.79 on Amazon

Save $270 on the Thermaltake LCGS View i1497XS-350 gaming desktop with an Intel Core i7 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT for ...
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HP OMEN 45L Gaming Desktop with i9 and RTX 4070 Ti drops to $2294.85

Save $376 on the HP OMEN 45L gaming desktop with an i9 and RTX 4070 Ti, now under $2300 for high-fps 1440p gaming.

HP vs. Dell: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my advice

Dell and HP both sell excellent laptops, but their models stand out in different ways. Let's break down the biggest ...
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Anker USB-C Hub for MacBook Drops to All-Time Low, Perfect for Adding More Ports to Your Laptop Setup for Less

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Most MacBooks only come with a couple of basic ports ...