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

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

The file, which appears to be related to Google's on-device AI model, is harmless enough. Here's why some users may still be ...

Check your PC: Chrome is installing a 4 GB local AI model without asking permission

'Chrome did not ask. Chrome does not surface it. If the user deletes it, Chrome re-downloads it.' ...
Yahoo

Want to Switch to Chrome on Windows 11? Here’s How to Do It Right

How Do I Download Google Chrome on Windows 11? Windows 11 comes with the Edge browser pre-installed. Edge is built on the same technology as Chrome, so the two browsers look and feel similar. If you ...
TweakTown

Google Chrome is reportedly checking whether your Windows 10 PC can be upgraded to Windows 11

TL;DR: With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, Google's Chrome browser is reportedly now tracking PC eligibility for Windows 11 upgrades (using anonymized data). This appears to be an effort ...
Liliputing

Google releases Chrome for Windows PCs with ARM chips ahead of Snapdragon X Elite launch

Windows PCs with ARM-based processors have been around for five years at this point, but the product category hasn’t really taken off due two at least a few different factors including underpowered ...
Forbes

Google Issues New Chrome Security Update For Desktop Users

If you’re one of Chrome’s billion-plus users on Windows PCs, then another update warning has just been issued to update your browser as soon as you can... Chrome update now warning issued for Windows ...

Google Brings New 2FA Bypass Protection To Chrome For Windows Users

Windows users now get new Chrome browser protection against 2FA bypass attacks, Google has announced. Here’s what you need to ...