In May 2025, Google introduced a set of new features aimed at strengthening online safety, quietly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into products many people already use—like Chrome, Search, and Android phones. The updates are designed to help identify and flag concerning activity in real time, before users are affected by it.
The key tool behind these updates is called Gemini Nano, a type of AI that works directly on a device rather than relying on cloud servers. It monitors websites as visits happen in real time and highlights potentially misleading or deceptive behavior—such as imitation tech support pages—even when efforts are made to appear legitimate. Since the AI runs locally, it can respond more quickly and keep your data private.
Android devices running Chrome now display alerts when websites attempt to send suspicious or misleading notification requests. These tools give users the ability to block or review the requests, offering greater transparency and control over the browsing experience.
In Google Search, AI updates have helped filter low-quality or misleading content, including a significant drop in unofficial customer service. These improvements make it easier for people to find the correct contact information when seeking help.
The same kind of content detection is now built into the Messages and Phone apps on Android, which can alert users when a call or text may not be coming from a verified source—such as a message imitating a bank or service provider.
The goal isn’t to eliminate all online concerns, but to recognize more of them early—right at the point where people are most likely to encounter them.