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Chrome 148 Is Downloading a 4GB AI Model: Here’s What You Need to Know If you noticed your hard drive space shrink after updating Google Chrome recently, you’re not alone. A number of users discovered that Chrome 148 had quietly downloaded a roughly 4GB AI model without any clear notification or request for permission. Google has since acknowledged the download and explained its purpose. This article walks through what happened, what it means for your privacy and storage, and how to manage it yourself. ...

Chrome Silently Downloaded 4GB of AI Files – Here’s What You Need to Know If you’ve noticed Chrome eating up disk space recently, you’re not alone. Last week, reports surfaced that Google’s browser had quietly downloaded a 4GB AI model in the background, catching many privacy-conscious users off guard. Google has since offered an official explanation. This article walks through what happened, what it means for your privacy, and how to take back control. ...