Chrome's New 4GB AI Model Optional

Google Chrome now downloads a 4GB language model called Gemini Nano on Android devices, but users can disable it.

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Chrome's 4GB AI Model Optional

You can stop Chrome from taking up 4GB of storage for local AI, but that shouldn't be your problem.

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Google Chrome now downloads a 4GB LLM called Gemini Nano on chrome browsers.

To disable this Type chrome://flags into the address bar. Search for "Enables optimization guide on device on Android." Set the dropdown to Disabled. This flag also shows whether a device is eligible...