Google has recently introduced a cutting-edge defense mechanism against online scams by utilizing AI directly on Chrome and Android devices. The company is leveraging Gemini Nano, a lightweight version of its Gemini AI model, to identify scam websites and pop-ups in real-time. This innovative protection is available to Enhanced Protection users on Chrome desktop, and the best part is that it operates locally on the user's machine without relying on cloud processing.
Google's on-device approach with Gemini Nano's large language model (LLM) allows for instantaneous detection of risky websites, offering safeguards even against previously unseen scams. The LLM's capacity to analyze complex website structures enables Google to adapt swiftly to emerging scam tactics.
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Google's commitment to fighting online scams extends beyond desktop to Android devices, with plans to introduce this AI-powered protection to Chrome for smarter alerts. When a suspicious website attempts to send a questionable push notification, Google will flag it and provide options for users to unsubscribe or view at their discretion.
Google is implementing enhanced warnings for Chrome on Android. | Image credit: Google
These notifications are secure and analyzed locally on the device, ensuring user privacy as Google does not access the content. Additionally, Google's AI-powered scam detection features in Google Messages and Phone by Google app aim to identify and intercept sophisticated scams before reaching users.
