Almost everyone has encountered fake virus warnings online, urging them to click for support or download software. To combat these scams, Google is using its Gemini AI model directly on devices to detect and warn users. This AI-driven approach protects against scams across Chrome, Search, and Android.
As scammers increasingly use AI to create convincing fake content, Google is enhancing its security with real-time page scanning in Chrome’s enhanced protection mode. The Gemini Nano model works on-device for faster, more private detection. Google also blocks scammy search results and has reduced fake customer service pages by 80%.
Other companies like O2 and Microsoft are also using AI to fight fraud, with chatbots and call analysis tools. The US Treasury reported recovering $1 billion from check fraud using AI in 2024.