Google's Latest AI Tools Shield Chrome Users from Scams
As online threats continue to evolve, Google is taking significant steps to enhance user protection with new AI-driven tools on Chrome. On May 8, 2025, Google announced the rollout of Gemini Nano, a powerful on-device large language model (LLM), to combat scams on desktop and mobile. With these AI defenses, Google aims to provide a safer browsing experience by identifying and blocking fraudulent websites, phishing attempts, and scammy notifications.
Enhanced Protection Mode: Double the Safety with Gemini Nano
Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode, part of its Safe Browsing feature, has long been a trusted safeguard against phishing and other online threats. Google’s new update takes this protection to the next level. By integrating Gemini Nano into Chrome, the company enhances the on-device defense against scams, providing users with even stronger protection. According to Google, this addition will help users avoid scams that may not have been previously detected, offering instant alerts about risky websites.
Gemini Nano’s advanced capabilities allow it to analyze websites quickly and accurately, helping Chrome adapt faster to new scam tactics. Whether the scam is a phishing page or an unfamiliar malicious site, this AI-powered defense ensures that Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode is more effective than ever.
AI-Powered Warnings for Scammy Notifications on Android
Google’s focus on securing Chrome isn’t limited to websites alone. The new update also targets misleading and scammy notifications on Android devices. Many websites use notifications as a tactic to trick users into falling for fraudulent schemes, and now, Chrome’s machine learning model on Android will flag such suspicious notifications. When a potential scam notification is detected, users will receive a warning and have the option to either unsubscribe or view the content that was blocked.
For users who believe a warning was mistakenly shown, there’s also an option to allow notifications from the flagged site in the future, providing flexibility without compromising safety.
Expanding AI Defenses to More Platforms and Scams
Currently, Google’s AI-powered defenses protect users from various types of scams, including those involving remote tech support claims. Looking ahead, Google plans to extend this protection to even more scam categories and bring the AI-powered defenses to Android devices, ensuring users have continuous protection across all their devices. This marks just the beginning of Google’s commitment to leveraging AI for stronger security in the online world.
Google’s new AI-powered tools offer a much-needed boost in the fight against online scams. With Gemini Nano and enhanced warnings on Android, Chrome users now have more layers of protection, helping them navigate the internet more safely. As Google continues to refine these tools, users can expect even greater security against evolving online threats.
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