Google developing AI-powered scam call detection for Android devices

The Verge May 14, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google is developing a call monitoring feature using Gemini Nano to detect phone scams on Android devices. The tool alerts users during calls with potential scammers, advising them to end suspicious conversations. Examples triggering alerts include requests for personal information or urgent money transfers. The feature will be opt-in and on-device for privacy. 1 in 4 people globally lost money to scams, totaling over $1 trillion in a year.

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