We tested our own computers to see if the model was present.

You can nix Chrome's 4GB local AI model in just a few clicks, but you'll lose some functionality in the process.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Google has now confirmed two new security vulnerabilities that ...

Chrome installs a 3- to 4GB file called weights.bin on desktop. It's for local AI through Gemini Nano — and you can delete it ...

If you run AI features in Chrome, you might have inadvertently downloaded 4GB of additional data to your machine.

Google Chrome has been quietly downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model onto eligible devices without directly notifying users, ...

Google finally rolled out a way for Android users to share their approximate location with websites in Chrome.

Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model to eligible devices, and downloads it again if deleted.

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

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

Silent AI install: Chrome has been automatically downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model onto eligible devices without user prompts, triggering privacy concerns. Google’s justification: Google says the ...