Google adds a silent check to catch scammers posing as your contacts
Google is rolling out a new 'fake call detection' feature for Android devices to combat AI-driven voice cloning and spoofing scams. The system uses end-to-end encrypted signals to verify the legitimacy of incoming calls from contacts.
Why it matters
As AI voice-cloning technology becomes more accessible, mobile security features are essential to protect users from sophisticated social engineering and fraud.
New Android feature promises to spot deepfake scam calls Android is introducing fake call detection to help protect users from impersonation scams. The feature can detect and flag suspected spoofed calls when both parties use Phone by Google on Android 12 or later. It will roll out globally this month, starting with Pixel devices.
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