Google Utilizes AI Tools To Protect Chrome Users From Fraud

Google employs artificial intelligence (AI) technology to safeguard Chrome browser users from online fraud. According to a TechCrunch report on Thursday (May 8), the tech giant will begin utilizing Gemini Nano, a device-based large language model (LLM), on desktops to combat online scams in Chrome. Additionally, Google has introduced AI-based alerts in Chrome on Android to assist users in identifying potentially spammy or misleading notifications.  

Google states that the Enhanced Protection mode in Safe Browsing offers a higher level of defense against phishing and other online threats compared to the Standard Protection mode. The company is now leveraging Gemini Nano to provide an extra layer of defense against online fraud schemes for users in Enhanced Protection mode. "The LLM Gemini Nano is particularly well-suited for this purpose due to its ability to filter diverse and complex websites, enabling us to adapt more swiftly to new fraud tactics," Google noted in a blog post. Google has been using this AI-based defense tool to protect users from remote technical support scam schemes. The company plans to extend this protective support to Android devices and broaden its scope to include other types of fraud. Google highlights that the risks associated with fraudulent sites can extend beyond the site itself through notifications if users enable them.  

Malicious websites may exploit notifications in an attempt to deceive users, which is why Chrome is now working to help users remain vigilant against harmful, spam, or misleading notifications on Android. When the machine learning model on Chrome devices flags a notification as potentially fraudulent, users will receive an alert. If users believe the alert is incorrect, they can allow all notifications from that site. 

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