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Chrome Is Quietly Downloading a 4GB AI Model Without Your Permission

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

Google Chrome just silently installed a 4GB AI model on your device - here's how to remove it

If you use Google Chrome on your computer, the browser has silently installed an on-device AI model without your knowledge.
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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.
CNET

Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing

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