Remove tool reloads after every tool change (Generative AI off)

Remove tool reloads after every tool change – first stroke takes 3–4 s (Generative AI off)

Version: Photoshop 27.11 (also seen on 27.0.0), Windows 10, RTX 3090

Steps:
Select Remove tool, Mode: Generative AI off.
Make several strokes – all are instant, even on new images.
Click any other tool (e.g. Hand or Marquee), then select Remove again.
Make a stroke.

Result:
The first stroke after the tool change takes 3–4 s, with the same progress UI as a Generative AI stroke. Later strokes are instant again.

Notes:
Holding a tool key (e.g. hold B, release) also causes it.
Holding Space to pan does not cause it.
Toggling Faster / More Stable processing makes no difference.

Expected:
The Remove model (or whatever it is, as this is with Gen AI off) stays loaded between tool switches, or there’s an option to keep it loaded.