"Google is silently saving a Chrome-related file to many computers. Named weights.bin, the file is being downloaded deep within the user data folder of many Chrome users. The file itself is related to Gemini Nano, which Google is using as the on-device AI model for Chrome users."
"Though there's nothing risky or dangerous about the file, concerns have been expressed that it's being downloaded without users' knowledge or permission. If you delete the file, it eventually comes back, which is part of any software update."
"Traditionally, AI models like Gemini use the cloud to interact with you. This method can be slow and requires an internet connection, exposing user data. Companies are now experimenting with locally stored LLMs to speed up the process."
Google is downloading a 4GB file named weights.bin to many Chrome users' PCs, related to the Gemini Nano on-device AI model. This file is stored in the user data folder and is harmless. Users who have opted into the on-device AI setting will see this file. Concerns have been raised about the file being downloaded without user consent, especially regarding its size. While it is not dangerous, it can take up significant disk space for users with limited storage.
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