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Chrome Is Quietly Installing a 4GB AI Model on Your Computer—And Putting It Back If You Delete It

Decrypt · May 6, 2026, 10:01 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano model to eligible devices, re-downloads it if deleted, and the AI Mode button users actually see doesn't even use it.

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Chrome Is Quietly Installing a 4GB AI Model on Your Computer—And Putting It Back If You Delete It

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