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Google Chrome's silent 4GB AI download problem [updated]
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this post was submitted on 12 May 2026
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Google is using chrome to put a 3gb AI file on people's computer silently. This reports what they're doing and how to disable it if one is using chrome.
And the lesson the chrome users should learn? Stop using chrome.
4GB*