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Google is ramping up its AI integration across various platforms to enhance user security and accessibility. The tech giant is deploying AI models in Chrome to detect and block online scams, protecting users from fraudulent websites and suspicious notifications. These AI-powered systems are already proving effective in Google Search, blocking hundreds of millions of scam results daily and significantly reducing fake airline support pages by over 80 percent. Google is also using AI in a new iOS feature called Simplify, which leverages Gemini's large language models to translate dense technical jargon into plain, readable language, making complex information more accessible.

Google's Gemini is also seeing updates in other areas, including new features for simplification and potentially expanded access for younger users. The Simplify feature, accessible via the Google App on iOS, aims to break down technical jargon found in legal contracts or medical reports. Google conducted a study showing improved comprehension among users who read Simplify-processed text, however, the study's limitations highlight the challenges in accurately gauging the full impact of AI-driven simplification. Google's plan to make Gemini available to users under 13 has also sparked concerns among parents and child safety experts, prompting Google to implement parental controls through Family Link and assure that children's activity won't be used to train its AI models.

However, the integration of AI has also presented unforeseen challenges. A recent update to Gemini has inadvertently broken content filters, affecting apps that rely on lowered guardrails, particularly those providing support for trauma survivors. This update has blocked incident reports related to sensitive topics, raising concerns about the limitations and potential biases of AI-driven content moderation. This issue has led to some users, particularly developers who work with apps assisting trauma survivors, to have apps rendered useless due to the changes.


References :

• techstrong.ai: Google’s plan to soon give under-13 youngsters access to its flagship artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini is raising hackles among parents and child safety experts, but offers the latest proof point of the risks tech companies are willing to take to reach more potential AI users.
• www.eweek.com: Google is intensifying efforts to combat online scams by integrating artificial intelligence across Search, Chrome, and Android, aiming to make fraud more difficult for cybercriminals.
• www.techradar.com: Tired of scams? Google is enlisting AI to protect you in Chrome, Google Search, and on Android.
• www.tomsguide.com: Google is going to start using AI to keep you safe — here's how
• The Official Google Blog: Image showing a shield in front of a computer, phone, search bar and several warning notifications
• cyberinsider.com: Google plans to introduce a new security feature in Chrome 137 that uses on-device AI to detect tech support scams in real time.
• PCMag UK security: A new version of Chrome coming this month will use Gemini Nano AI to help the browser stop scams that usually appear as annoying pop-ups.
• Davey Winder: Google Confirms Android Attack Warnings — Powered By AI
• www.zdnet.com: How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead
• THE DECODER: Google is now using AI models to protect Chrome users from online scams. The article appeared first on .
• eWEEK: Google is intensifying efforts to combat online scams by integrating artificial intelligence across Search, Chrome, and Android, aiming to make fraud more difficult for cybercriminals.
• eWEEK: Google has rolled out a new iOS feature called Simplify that uses Gemini’s large language models to turn dense technical jargon such as what you would find in legal contracts or medical reports into plain, readable language without sacrificing key details.
• The DefendOps Diaries: Google Chrome's AI-Powered Defense Against Tech Support Scams
• The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
• Malwarebytes: Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam websites
• security.googleblog.com: Posted by Jasika Bawa, Andy Lim, and Xinghui Lu, Google Chrome Security Tech support scams are an increasingly prevalent form of cybercrime, characterized by deceptive tactics aimed at extorting money or gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.
• CyberInsider: Google plans to introduce a new security feature in Chrome 137 that uses on-device AI to detect tech support scams in real time.
• iHLS: Google is rolling out new anti-scam capabilities in its Chrome browser, introducing a lightweight on-device AI model designed to spot fraudulent websites and alert users in real time.
• bsky.app: Google will use on-device LLMs to detect potential tech support scams and alert Chrome users to possible dangers

Classification:

• HashTags: #AI #Security #Google
• Company: Google
• Target: Users
• Product: Gemini
• Feature: AI powered Scam detection
• Type: AI
• Severity: Informative

Google is enhancing its defenses against online scams by integrating AI-powered systems across Chrome, Search, and Android platforms. The company announced it will leverage Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), to bolster Safe Browsing capabilities within Chrome 137 on desktop computers. This on-device approach offers real-time analysis of potentially dangerous websites, enabling Google to safeguard users from emerging scams that may not yet be included in traditional blocklists or threat databases. Google emphasizes that this proactive measure is crucial, especially considering the fleeting lifespan of many malicious sites, often lasting less than 10 minutes.

The integration of Gemini Nano in Chrome allows for the detection of tech support scams, which commonly appear as misleading pop-ups designed to trick users into believing their computers are infected with a virus. These scams often involve displaying a phone number that directs users to fraudulent tech support services. The Gemini Nano model analyzes the behavior of web pages, including suspicious browser processes, to identify potential scams in real-time. The security signals are then sent to Google’s Safe Browsing online service for a final assessment, determining whether to issue a warning to the user about the possible threat.

Google is also expanding its AI-driven scam detection to identify other fraudulent schemes, such as those related to package tracking and unpaid tolls. These features are slated to arrive on Chrome for Android later this year. Additionally, Google revealed that its AI-powered scam detection systems have become significantly more effective, ensnaring 20 times more deceptive pages and blocking them from search results. This has led to a substantial reduction in scams impersonating airline customer service providers (over 80%) and those mimicking official resources like visas and government services (over 70%) in 2024.


References :

• The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
• BleepingComputer: Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in 'Gemini Nano' large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web.
• Davey Winder: Mobile malicious, misleading, spammy or scammy — Google fights back against Android attacks with new AI-powered notification protection.
• www.zdnet.com: How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead
• The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
• www.eweek.com: Google’s Scam-Fighting Efforts Just Got Accelerated, Thanks to AI
• www.techradar.com: Tired of scams? Google is enlisting AI to protect you in Chrome, Google Search, and on Android.
• www.tomsguide.com: Google is keeping you safe from scams across search and your smartphone
• bsky.app: Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in 'Gemini Nano' large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web.
• PCMag UK security: Google's Chrome Browser Taps On-Device AI to Catch Tech Support Scams
• thecyberexpress.com: Google is betting on AI
• The Tech Portal: Google to deploy Gemini Nano AI for real-time scam protection in Chrome
• Malwarebytes: Google announced it will equip Chrome with an AI driven method to detect and block Tech Support Scam websites
• cyberinsider.com: Google plans to introduce a new security feature in Chrome 137 that uses on-device AI to detect tech support scams in real time.
• The DefendOps Diaries: Google Chrome's AI-Powered Defense Against Tech Support Scams
• gbhackers.com: Google Chrome Uses Advanced AI to Combat Sophisticated Online Scams
• security.googleblog.com: Using AI to stop tech support scams in Chrome
• cyberpress.org: Chrome 137 Adds Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
• thecyberexpress.com: Google Expands On-Device AI to Counter Evolving Online Scams
• CyberInsider: Details on Google Chrome for Android deploying on-device AI to tackle tech support scams.
• iHLS: discusses Chrome adding on-device AI to detect scams in real time.
• www.ghacks.net: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser for scam protection.
• gHacks Technology News: Scam Protection: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser
• www.scworld.com: Google to deploy AI-powered scam detection in Chrome

Classification:

• HashTags: #AI #Scams #Google
• Company: Google
• Target: Scams
• Attacker: Russian State Actors
• Product: Chrome
• Feature: AI-Powered Scam Detection
• Type: News
• Severity: Medium

Google is integrating its Gemini Nano AI model into the Chrome browser to provide real-time scam protection for users. This enhancement focuses on identifying and blocking malicious websites and activities as they occur, addressing the challenge posed by scam sites that often exist for only a short period. The integration of Gemini Nano into Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode, available since 2020, allows for the analysis of website content to detect subtle signs of scams, such as misleading pop-ups or deceptive tactics.

When a user visits a potentially dangerous page, Chrome uses Gemini Nano to evaluate security signals and determine the intent of the site. This information is then sent to Safe Browsing for a final assessment. If the page is deemed likely to be a scam, Chrome will display a warning to the user, providing options to unsubscribe from notifications or view the blocked content while also allowing users to override the warning if they believe it's unnecessary. This system is designed to adapt to evolving scam tactics, offering a proactive defense against both known and newly emerging threats.

The AI-powered scam detection system has already demonstrated its effectiveness, reportedly catching 20 times more scam-related pages than previous methods. Google also plans to extend this feature to Chrome on Android devices later this year, further expanding protection to mobile users. This initiative follows criticism regarding Gmail phishing scams that mimic law enforcement, highlighting Google's commitment to improving online security across its platforms and safeguarding users from fraudulent activities.


References :

• Search Engine Journal: How Google Protects Searchers From Scams: Updates Announced
• www.zdnet.com: How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead
• cyberinsider.com: Google Chrome Deploys On-Device AI to Tackle Tech Support Scams
• The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
• The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
• Davey Winder: Google Confirms Android Attack Warnings — Powered By AI
• securityonline.info: Chrome 137 Uses On-Device Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
• BleepingComputer: Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in 'Gemini Nano' large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web. [...]
• The Official Google Blog: How we’re using AI to combat the latest scams
• The Tech Portal: Google to deploy Gemini Nano AI for real-time scam protection in Chrome
• www.tomsguide.com: Google is keeping you safe from scams across search and your smartphone
• www.eweek.com: Google’s Scam-Fighting Efforts Just Got Accelerated, Thanks to AI
• the-decoder.com: Google deploys AI in Chrome to detect and block online scams.
• www.techradar.com: Tired of scams? Google is enlisting AI to protect you in Chrome, Google Search, and on Android.
• Daily CyberSecurity: Chrome 137 Uses On-Device Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
• PCMag UK security: Google's Chrome Browser Taps On-Device AI to Catch Tech Support Scams
• Analytics India Magazine: Google Chrome to Use AI to Stop Tech Support Scams
• eWEEK: Google’s Scam-Fighting Efforts Just Got Accelerated, Thanks to AI
• bsky.app: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
• The Hacker News: Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
• The DefendOps Diaries: Google Chrome's AI-Powered Defense Against Tech Support Scams
• gHacks Technology News: Scam Protection: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser
• Malwarebytes: Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam websites
• security.googleblog.com: Using AI to stop tech support scams in Chrome
• iHLS: Chrome Adds On-Device AI to Detect Scams in Real Time
• bsky.app: Google will use on-device LLMs to detect potential tech support scams and alert Chrome users to possible dangers
• bsky.app: Google's #AI tools that protect against scammers: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/08/google-rolls-out-ai-tools-to-protect-chrome-users-against-scams/ #ArtificialIntelligence
• www.searchenginejournal.com: How Google Protects Searchers From Scams: Updates Announced

Classification:

• HashTags: #AI #Security #GoogleChrome
• Company: Google
• Target: Chrome Users
• Product: Chrome
• Feature: AI Scam Protection
• Type: AI
• Severity: Medium