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Google leveraging an on-equipment LLM to scheme through webpages protects the user from security breaches.

Google seems to be borrowing a page from Microsoft’s security playbook.

Google Chrome on Windows

Leo Varela discovered a “scareware blocker” in Microsoft Edge’s parameters earlier this month.

According to Leo Varela, the feature leverages AI capabilities to identify tech scams, too.

It’s turned off by default, meaning you’ll have to navigate the configs to enable it.

Microsoft Edge Scareware blocker

“Security underpins every layer of the tech stack, and it’s our No.

1 priority,“Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicatedduring the company’sFY24 Q3 earnings call.

Downloading Google Chrome in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge web browser app in App Store seen displayed on a smartphone.

Artificial Intelligence AI Assistant Apps - ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, Poe.

Bing search

Microsoft Edge Vertical Tabs

Claude AI app by Anthropic is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.

Microsoft 365 Copilot rebrand for Microsoft Office

Diablo 4 Season 7 Season of the Witch

Marathon gameplay reveal

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly seen on a laptop computer in Hastings on the Hudson, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2020.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 deal

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.