Google Steps Up AI Scam Protection in India

Google steps up AI scam protection in India with on-device detection, but gaps remain for non-Pixel users and local languages.
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Google Steps Up AI Scam Protection in India
Google Steps Up AI Scam Protection in India: What’s New? Google steps up AI scam protection in India by introducing on-device fraud detection for Pixel 9 users and new screen-sharing alerts for banking apps. This move targets rising online scams as more Indians rely on smartphones for payments and essential services. With digital fraud causing billions in losses, Google’s AI features aim to identify suspicious calls and warn users in real time, boosting consumer safety across the country. Image Credits:Matthias Balk/picture alliance / Getty Images How Google’s AI Scam Detection Works Google steps up AI scam protection in India using its Gemini Nano AI to analyze calls on-device without sending audio to the cloud. Unknown numbers trigger a discreet beep alert to warn users, keeping personal conversations private. Currently, the feature is only available for Pixel 9 devices and English-language users, which limits its reach but showcases Google’s focus on protecting early adopters in the In…