How to Delete the 4GB File That Chrome May Have (Secretly) Installed on Your Device

Google Chrome may have silently installed Gemini Nano, a 4GB on-device AI model, on some devices.

The report raises privacy and consent concerns because users may not have clearly agreed to the download.

Google says the feature can be turned off in Chrome settings, and the article outlines how to remove the local files on Mac and Windows.

The issue also highlights a shift in AI processing and storage costs from Google’s servers to users’ devices.