Chrome now uses Gemini for stronger scam protection
By Steven Van ·
Chrome evaluates page content with Gemini to detect complex scams like fake antivirus warnings and fake browser updates.
Google Chrome announced on October 20 that it now uses Gemini to provide stronger protections against scams. Chrome evaluates page content ephemerally to detect complex threats, such as fake antivirus alerts and fake browser updates.
Google says the goal is to keep you safer on the web, and it points to a longer write-up with the details. The post does not list which platforms or regions get the protection first.
Sources: Chrome’s announcement.