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Chrome quietly installed 4GB of AI files on my PC — here’s how to remove them

Just when you thought Google Chrome couldn't get more resource-intensive and invasive, it has quietly downloaded a massive AI-related file on systems running the browser. This includes both Windows ...
PC World

Installing an AI assistant on your PC? 5 do’s and don’ts

PCWorld examines new personal AI assistants like Claude Cowork and Perplexity’s Personal Computer that offer advanced desktop automation but pose significant security risks. These tools can manipulate ...
Tech Times

Gemini Spark Lands on Mac: Local Files, MCP, and Real-Time Tracking Join Desktop AI Battle

Gemini Spark Mac beta lands on the existing Gemini desktop app, letting Google’s autonomous AI agent sort local files, ...
Android Authority

Is Chrome's 4GB 'weights.bin' file spyware? Google clarifies (Updated)

Users noticed Google Chrome silently downloading a 4GB file called “weights.bin” in the background, sparking privacy concerns. This file actually helps run Gemini Nano on-device, improving privacy by ...
ZDNet

Google just made it easier to upload files in AI Mode - try it now

Google had made it easier to upload documents in AI Mode. A new plus button allows you to upload files and images for AI analysis. The feature is only appearing on desktop mode for now. Google just ...

Google's Gemini Spark for macOS will work on your local Mac files

Google has brought Gemini Spark to macOS, with the app giving the AI assistant access to your Mac's desktop and locally stored files.