Google will now protect you against fraud with new scam call detection feature for Android: Here's how
Google I/O 2024 developer conference held on Tuesday, Google introduced a groundbreaking feature aimed at safeguarding Android users against phone scams through artificial intelligence (AI). This new call monitoring functionality alerts users during calls if suspicious activity indicative of a scam is detected, prompting them to terminate the conversation.
Gemini Nano: The Power Behind the Protection
The feature, powered by Gemini Nano, a streamlined version of Google's large language model tailored for Android devices to operate locally and offline, scrutinizes conversations for fraudulent language and patterns commonly associated with scams. Real-time alerts are issued to users if such indicators are identified.
Google emphasized the importance of privacy by highlighting that all processing occurs on the user's device, ensuring the confidentiality of conversations monitored by Gemini Nano. This proactive measure is crucial in the wake of escalating scam activities globally.
When Will The Feature Release?
While a specific release date for the scam call detection feature has not been disclosed, Google confirmed that users must opt-in to utilize this tool. The company plans to share more details about its availability later this year.
The demonstration during the conference showcased scenarios where callers posing as «bank representatives» requested sensitive information like PINs or urged urgent fund transfers, red flags that would trigger the AI's alert mechanism.
Addressing concerns about compatibility, Google
