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Did Chrome Just Install a Massive AI Model on Your Device Without Telling You? Yes, Probably

A 4GB file called weights.bin may be sitting on your hard drive right now, put there by Chrome without your knowledge.

Source CNET AI Summary Updated May 15, 2026

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A 4GB file called weights.bin may be sitting on your hard drive right now, put there by Chrome without your knowledge.

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