Google has rolled out a significant upgrade to its Chrome browser’s Enhanced Protection feature, introducing Gemini Nano, a powerful on-device AI model designed to combat phishing and scam attempts, especially remote tech support scams.

According to Google, Gemini Nano is capable of analyzing complex website patterns and recognizing fraud tactics that the browser may not have previously encountered. Because the AI model runs locally on users’ devices, it can respond in real-time without needing to connect to external servers, ensuring faster and more private protection.

Looking ahead, Google plans to extend this AI-driven security to Android devices. Chrome will enhance scam protection on Android by using on-device machine learning to examine suspicious browser notifications. If an alert is triggered, users will be given options to unsubscribe, view blocked content, or override the warning if it appears to be a false positive.

This move is part of Google’s broader strategy to tackle digital fraud, which has been a growing focus over the past year. In May 2024, the company released real-time scam alerts during phone calls and introduced new security features in its Messages app to better protect users from deceptive links and content.

By integrating Gemini Nano AI into Chrome, Google is aiming to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, offering users a safer, smarter browsing experience.