# Google's Chrome browser has a Gemini Nano AI model running on your computer.

*genai · news · 2026-05-07 · WIRED*

## Key points

- Chrome for desktop now auto-downloads Gemini Nano AI, occupying about 4 GB of disk space.
- The On-device AI toggle to disable and remove Gemini Nano was only introduced in February 2024.
- If you delete the Gemini Nano file directly, Chrome will silently redownload it upon reboot.
- Disabling On-device AI deactivates certain Chrome security features and impacts some third-party site functionalities.
- Gemini Nano is separate from Chrome's AI Mode and enables on-device scam detection and developer APIs.

**Companies:** Google
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on WIRED](https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-disable-gemini-in-chrome-if-its-freaking-you-out/)

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