Almost anyone who has used the internet has probably experienced that alarming moment when a window pops up claiming that your device has a virus and encouraging you to click for tech support or to download security software.

Google is using its artificial intelligence, Gemini Nano, to fight online scams more effectively. The AI is changing how the Chrome browser, Android devices, and Google Search detects and stops fraudulent activity in real time.

Google announced on Thursday that it's rolling out new AI-powered defenses to help combat scams on Chrome. The tech giant will begin using Gemini Nano,