Google’s New Feature to Protect Users From Fake Calls

Google's New Feature to Protect Users From Fake Calls

Google is preparing to drastically improve its Phone app with a potent new weapon against fraudulent calls. An APK deconstruction revealed that the tech behemoth is creating an AI-powered scam detection feature that could be released shortly.

About the feature

According to Android Authority, the next feature, codenamed “Sharpie,” will likely use Gemini Nano AI to differentiate spam and fraudulent calls with exceptional precision. Unlike existing spam detection, which is mostly based on user reports and blacklists, the new technology will analyze call patterns, speech features, and other data in real-time to identify potential scams.

Users can expect to receive alerts during questionable calls, allowing them to respond appropriately. 

The beneficiaries

This feature primarily aims for Android users worldwide, who use Google’s Phone app as their default dialer. It will be beneficial in areas where scam calls are prevalent, adding an extra layer of security against fraudsters.

The feature is also expected to include the ability for users to manually report scam calls, allowing Google to improve its AI model.

While the exact release date of the function is unknown, its imminent debut is an encouraging d

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