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Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Protection Across Chrome, Search, and Android

Gemini Nano, Google's on-device AI model, enhances phishing defense, spam notification detection, and user privacy in its latest security updates.

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Overview

  • Google has integrated its Gemini Nano AI model into Chrome’s extended Safe Browsing mode, doubling protection against phishing and online threats.
  • The AI-powered fraud detection is also being introduced to Google Search and Android, with features like spam notification warnings and user whitelisting.
  • Unlike previous server-side URL scanning, Gemini Nano operates directly on devices, enabling faster detection and improved privacy for users.
  • Chrome on Android will now warn users about fraudulent push notifications disguised as legitimate alerts, enhancing mobile security.
  • Google's AI advancements have led to a twentyfold increase in detecting fraudulent pages in Google Search, showcasing the impact of its security investments.