Google Chrome’s AI-powered security feature rolls out to everyone

Google Chrome’s AI-powered security feature rolls out to everyone
Summary: Google Chrome has introduced an AI-enhanced version of its “Enhanced protection” feature, offering real-time safeguards against harmful websites, downloads, and extensions. The update, recently rolled out across all platforms, signifies a shift from the previously used “proactive protection” terminology to highlight the integration of AI technology. Enhanced protection aims to utilize AI for better detection of malicious sites and suspicious downloads, while also noting that user browsing data may be sent to Google.

Affected: Google Chrome

Keypoints :

  • AI integration allows for real-time detection of threats on the browser.
  • Enhanced protection is turned off by default and can be activated in settings.
  • User browsing data may be transmitted to Google when the feature is in use.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chromes-ai-powered-security-feature-rolls-out-to-everyone/