Google is rolling out a new weapon against online scams: its tiny but powerful Gemini Nano AI model. Starting this week, the desktop version of Chrome’s "Enhanced Protection" mode will use the on-device AI to block tech support scams and other fraud attempts—even never-before-seen tricks.

　Gemini Nano, designed to run locally without draining your computer’s resources, analyzes website behavior to spot shady patterns. “It’s like having a scam detective built into your browser,” Google explained, adding that Android users will get the feature “soon.”

　For mobile, the focus is on scammy notifications. If Chrome’s AI flags a suspicious alert—like a fake lottery win or urgent "account update"—users can either block future messages from that site or ignore the warning.

　This isn’t Google’s first anti-scam push. Last October, machine learning tools in Messages reportedly stopped "hundreds of millions" of fraud attempts. The company says fighting scams remains a top priority, with plans to expand AI defenses across more services.

　No dollar figures were shared, but one thing’s clear: Google’s betting big on AI to make your clicks safer. Now, about those pesky phishing emails…