Chrome 137 Adds Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams

Google is rolling out on-device LLM protections (Gemini Nano) in Chrome 137 to detect and block tech support scams in real time. The article outlines a workflow—trigger detection (e.g., keyboard lock API use), content analysis by the on-device model, signal extraction sent to Safe Browsing for verdicts—and emphasizes privacy-preserving design, performance limits, user protection tiers (Enhanced vs Standard), and future expansion to more scam types and platforms.