Chrome battles online scams with on-device AI

Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

In a high-tech twist on digital security, Google is deploying on-device AI in Chrome to sniff out and block online scams in real time. This stealth upgrade is set to intercept nasty cyber schemes before they even reach your browser, proving that even your computer can have a watchdog with a wicked streak.

mobilesyrup.com / Google is using AI to fight against scams

bleepingcomputer.com / Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams

techspot.com / Google adds on-device AI to Chrome to catch scams in real time

the-decoder.com / Google deploys AI in Chrome to detect and block online scams

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Crypto Founder Mashinsky Faces 12-Year Prison Term for Fraud

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

Former Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, after pleading guilty to fraud charges, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. This stark ruling sends a clear message in the crypto realm—no matter how revolutionary one claims to be, fraud will be met with a hefty price.

www.ft.com/ / Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in prison - Financial Times

theverge.com / Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in prison

cnbc.com / Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in multi-billion-dollar crypto fraud case

engadget.com / Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for crypto fraud

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Google Upgrades Chrome with AI Scam-Detection Tools

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Google has ramped up its anti-scam arsenal by embedding its on-device Gemini Nano AI technology into Chrome, along with additional AI-powered safeguards. These measures, detailed in several announcements, are designed to detect and disrupt online scams and fraudulent tech support schemes with a bit of algorithmic snark.

winbuzzer.com / Google Chrome Gets On-Device AI Scam Shield with Gemini Nano Model

macrumors.com / Google Using AI to Combat Scams in Chrome

cnet.com / Google Launches New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features

engadget.com / Chrome will now use Gemini Nano to catch scams

techcrunch.com / Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams

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Kohl’s Fires CEO Over Unusual Vendor Dealings

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

Kohl’s has abruptly terminated its CEO, Ashley Buchanan, following an internal investigation that uncovered highly irregular transactions with a vendor connected to his romantic partner. The decision came after allegations of significant conflict of interest, leaving the retail giant scrambling to restore its corporate credibility.

zerohedge.com / Brand New Kohl's CEO Fired After "Highly Unusual" Company Transactions With His Romantic Partner

wsj.com / Kohl’s Terminates CEO for Cause After Investigation

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 8 days ago #business #jobs #scam +

Trump Doubles Down on Bizarre MS-13 Tattoo Claims

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

President Trump has presented baffling claims regarding a purported MS-13 tattoo image—insisting it is authentic despite clear evidence to the contrary. His insistence on this odd detail has sparked both incredulity and eyebrow raises, leaving audiences to wonder if the controversy is another chapter in his ever-surprising narrative.

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gizmodo.com / Trump Really Believes His Fake ‘MS-13 Tattoo’ Photo Is Real

theverge.com / Donald Trump might actually believe these Calibri labels are real MS-13 tattoos

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 9 days ago #politics #trump #scam #immigration +