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Google Chrome Installed a 4GB AI Model on Your PC
July 6, 2026
Google Chrome automatically downloads the 4GB Gemini Nano weights.bin file to machines meeting specific hardware requirements, including 16GB RAM and 22GB free storage. The OptGuideOnDeviceModel folder persists after manual deletion, as Chrome treats file removal as a temporary error and re-triggers the download upon restart.
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