Google Chrome is set to introduce a new AI-powered feature designed to protect users from scams. Discovered in the Chrome Canary developer version, this tool aims to detect phishing scams, where fake websites mimic trusted ones to steal personal information, such as passwords or credit card details. The AI technology works by examining web pages directly on the user’s device, ensuring that personal data is not uploaded to the cloud or used to train AI models.
This feature checks the design and content of web pages to determine their intent. If a page looks suspicious, such as a fake bank site asking for personal details, the AI will alert the user. The tool is particularly important given the rise of scams in recent months, with high-profile data breaches affecting various organizations.
Microsoft’s Edge browser is also introducing a similar AI feature, called a “scareware blocker,” to identify tech scams. Both Google and Microsoft are working on these tools to improve internet security, especially for less tech-savvy users. As online scams become more common, these AI-powered features provide an added layer of protection.
Other web browsers are likely to follow suit, integrating similar technology to keep users safe. Google Chrome’s new scam detection tool is a step forward in ensuring a safer online experience for all users, particularly those who might not be as familiar with the risks of phishing and other scams.
