That’s why i use Firefox and will not update it, especially if my life is at stake.
_SugarSmile on
As if Chrome needed any more help eating up my RAM and storage at the same time.
Lanna_Lexi on
I just deleted the files that handle updates
Only_Style_8872 on
Chat, is this true?
Calm-Confidence-9616 on
me with 12 terabytes of storage look for a needle in a stack of needles.
Possible_Ad_1763 on
Every company now puts their AI models in their product, which in return ballons the size of the storage.
NoEnd3577 on
Task Manager is the real horror show here๐๐
Born_Sheepherder2049 on
How do you look for it? Is it in program data or something?
hizashiYEAHmada on
Does it also impact Chrome on mobile? I unfortunately use that browser on my phone
sackofhair on
The amount of misinformation spreading cause of one dumb blog is astonishing. Chrome always had llm model built in for various tasks. Even before this AI saga. This is an opt in feature that includes a local llm model that runs offline. So some light weight tasks can be run offline. If you opt out it won’t add that extra “4 gb” instead use cloud model everytime.
Edit: Also this isn’t a “mysterious spy shenanigans”. [Here’s the detailed document](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai?_gl=1*11f5q9s*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvsfrU3A9MYQulyo3921bjxVVFO96C-iHbpzChRzcaX-D83QjqDTmzRoCCzkQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAC1d8f5jhxkFoxnrnM-5NyZxjvXtA) from Google explaining the same, and ways for developers to use that model to power their websites.
Ok_Reserve_8659 on
4GB is a steep ask . Yikes
I3adIVIonkey on
Reminds me of the “everything is better stoned” stoner. Just with AI. Have you ever looked at the stars with AI?
Cat_with_pew-pew_gun on
The other brousers are pretty good now. Firefox seems to be a pretty good option that actually has its AI stuff optional.
rafiqsa on
where can I locate that BIN folder ?

Cultural-Yoghurt-345 on
Google just moving a whole 4gb ai roommate into my hard drive without asking and not even making it pay rent is wild lmao.
_BlANK19_ on
They’re literally forcing all these useless tools down our throat!
noetilfeldig on
r/degoogle already warned me.
Get that AI slop away
SpiteMammoth3214 on
sounds like an exaggeration
kenni_switch on
I use an application that force uninstalls programs no matter how ingrained they try and make themselves. Haven’t dealt with chrome or microsoft edge in years because I refuse to have their bloatware on anything
DarthWojak on
Long live Mullvad Browser
lnTheGrimDarkness on
Haven’t used Chrome for years and when I have to open it for my tech-illiterate workplace I treat it like I’m opening a bag of shit to fertilize soil.
RYPIIE2006 on
chrome in 2026
JSS-Studios on
Me, who uses Firefox: Oh no! Anyway…
ripgoodhomer on
I have 4 accounts on my personal laptop and it installed that file on all four accounts (personal, work, wife’s, wife’s work).
TheForkisTrash on
Aka google is stealing electricity from your devices.
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That’s why i use Firefox and will not update it, especially if my life is at stake.
As if Chrome needed any more help eating up my RAM and storage at the same time.
I just deleted the files that handle updates
Chat, is this true?
me with 12 terabytes of storage look for a needle in a stack of needles.
Every company now puts their AI models in their product, which in return ballons the size of the storage.
Task Manager is the real horror show here๐๐
How do you look for it? Is it in program data or something?
Does it also impact Chrome on mobile? I unfortunately use that browser on my phone
The amount of misinformation spreading cause of one dumb blog is astonishing. Chrome always had llm model built in for various tasks. Even before this AI saga. This is an opt in feature that includes a local llm model that runs offline. So some light weight tasks can be run offline. If you opt out it won’t add that extra “4 gb” instead use cloud model everytime.
Edit: Also this isn’t a “mysterious spy shenanigans”. [Here’s the detailed document](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai?_gl=1*11f5q9s*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvsfrU3A9MYQulyo3921bjxVVFO96C-iHbpzChRzcaX-D83QjqDTmzRoCCzkQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAC1d8f5jhxkFoxnrnM-5NyZxjvXtA) from Google explaining the same, and ways for developers to use that model to power their websites.
4GB is a steep ask . Yikes
Reminds me of the “everything is better stoned” stoner. Just with AI. Have you ever looked at the stars with AI?
The other brousers are pretty good now. Firefox seems to be a pretty good option that actually has its AI stuff optional.
where can I locate that BIN folder ?

Google just moving a whole 4gb ai roommate into my hard drive without asking and not even making it pay rent is wild lmao.
They’re literally forcing all these useless tools down our throat!
r/degoogle already warned me.
Get that AI slop away
sounds like an exaggeration
I use an application that force uninstalls programs no matter how ingrained they try and make themselves. Haven’t dealt with chrome or microsoft edge in years because I refuse to have their bloatware on anything
Long live Mullvad Browser
Haven’t used Chrome for years and when I have to open it for my tech-illiterate workplace I treat it like I’m opening a bag of shit to fertilize soil.
chrome in 2026
Me, who uses Firefox: Oh no! Anyway…
I have 4 accounts on my personal laptop and it installed that file on all four accounts (personal, work, wife’s, wife’s work).
Aka google is stealing electricity from your devices.