Is Chrome's 4GB 'weights.bin' file spyware? Google clarifies (Updated)

Chrome is silently downloading 4GB AI model files to your PC. Learn what Gemini Nano "weights" are and how to delete them to reclaim storage.

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

We tested our own computers to see if the model was present.
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Chrome quietly installed 4GB of AI files on my PC — here’s how to remove them

Google never really asked or notified users about this, and both Windows and macOS are affected.

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

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

How to remove Gemini Nano from Chrome (and free up 4GB of storage)

Here's how to delete Chrome's weights.bin file and disable Gemini Nano to reclaim your storage space on Windows and macOS.