Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
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Google has announced the rollout of new AI-powered countermeasures to strengthen defenses against scams in Chrome, Search, and Android. Utilizing Gemini Nano, an on-device large language model, Google aims to enhance its Safe Browsing features by providing timely insights on risky websites. This model's capability to analyze complex website characteristics allows for improved detection of scams, particularly tech support scams. Google plans to expand this technology to identify additional scams, including those related to package tracking. The feature promises to improve online safety for users across multiple platforms.
Google's new AI-driven approach leverages its Gemini Nano model to enhance Safe Browsing, providing instant protection against unseen scams across Chrome, Search, and Android.
The LLM’s local evaluation of risky websites helps Google adapt quickly to evolving scam tactics, ensuring a robust response to issues like tech support scams.
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