Google never really asked or notified users about this, and both Windows and macOS are affected.
We tested our own computers to see if the model was present.
Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it ...
Here's how to delete Chrome's weights.bin file and disable Gemini Nano to reclaim your storage space on Windows and macOS.
If you have certain Gemini AI features enabled on Chrome, it’s likely that the 4GB file has already been downloaded to your system. You can check by opening your Chrome data folders and inspecting the ...