News Summary

• Multiple reports describe Google Chrome downloading a roughly 4GB AI model onto users’ computers without an explicit opt-in at the moment of download.
• The model is described as being used for Gemini on-device functionality.
• Google’s position, as summarized in the coverage, is that the model had been offered since 2024.
• For users, the immediate takeaway is to check Chrome's settings for any option related to Gemini/local AI models and remove it if device storage is tight or the download timing is unexpected.