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.

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

On May 4, 2026, Alexander Hanff, a computer scientist and lawyer who runs the website ThatPrivacyGuy.com, posted an article ...
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Chrome Is Quietly Downloading a 4GB AI Model Without Your Permission

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

Google Chrome just silently installed a 4GB AI model on your device - here's how to remove it

If you use Google Chrome on your computer, the browser has silently installed an on-device AI model without your knowledge.