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Google Chrome Just Silently Installed A 4GB AI Model On Your Device - Here's How To Remove It - bgr.com
4GB. Google Chrome just installed an AI model on millions of devices—without asking. Here's what it does.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Google is quietly rolling out on-device AI capabilities to Chrome users at scale, raising questions about consent, transparency, and the shift toward local model deployment. This signals a major player moving AI inference to the edge without clear opt-in.
The key facts
6 to know4GB AI model (weights.bin file) installed silently in Chrome
Installation happened without explicit user permission
Affects Chrome browser on user devices
Local LLM deployment (on-device inference, not cloud)
Published May 7, 2026
Multiple outlets reporting (BGR, CNET, Android Authority, The Register, PCMag)
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