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Chrome’s AI features may be hogging 4GB of your computer storage

Google Chrome's AI features can automatically download a 4GB Gemini Nano model file, consuming significant storage without clear notification. Users can disable on-device AI to reclaim space.

SourceThe Verge AIAuthor: Jess Weatherbed
Chrome’s AI features may be hogging 4GB of your computer storage
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  • Chrome automatically downloads a 4GB weights.bin file when enabling certain AI features like Gemini Nano.
  • The file is stored locally and can take up substantial storage without explicit user awareness.
  • To free up space, users need to toggle off the 'On-Device AI' option in Chrome settings.

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