Chrome will now use Gemini Nano to catch scams

engadget.comPublished: 5/8/2025

Summary

Google has enhanced Chrome's Enhanced Protection feature with Gemini Nano, designed to detect new tech support scams on desktop devices. The AI model allows real-time detection of unseen threats and aims to expand its application to various scams in the future. Android users now receive warnings for blocked content through notifications but have control options if they question an alert. Additionally, Google has been actively addressing scam threats since last year, including blocking scammed calls and improving message safety, effectively deterring hundreds of millions of scam attempts.