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Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it

Google is downloading a 4GB file to many Chrome users' PCs for its Gemini Nano on-device AI model. The file is harmless, but its size and quiet installation raise concerns.

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Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it
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  • Chrome is downloading a 4GB weights.bin file for the Gemini Nano local AI model.
  • The file is safe but users worry about lack of notification and disk space impact.
  • To prevent re-download, disable 'On-device AI' in Chrome settings after deleting the file.
  • The file reappears if only deleted without disabling the setting.

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