Stop Chrome Browser From Downloading a Hidden 4GB AI File

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By Tim HardwickMay 12, 2026, 10:59 am248 ptsTop
If your Mac's storage has been mysteriously shrinking recently and you use Google Chrome, you may have already identified the culprit. The browser has been downloading a 4GB AI model file onto computers without explicit user consent. Here's how to reclaim the space. The file in question is called "weights.bin,"…

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