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Google Chrome has reportedly downloaded a massive 4GB AI model in the background without users’ consent.
Google Chrome downloads a 4GB Gemini-based AI model file, weights.bin, without explicit user consent.
KEY POINTS
- The file powers Chrome's AI features and is triggered only when these features are enabled.
- Many users unknowingly have already downloaded weights.bin, with reports dating back over a year.
- Deleting weights.bin often causes Chrome to redownload the file if AI features remain enabled.
- There are concerns over legal and environmental impacts due to potential billions of silent downloads.
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