Google has introduced new features for Android and Pixel devices, including an AI scam detection tool in Google Messages designed to identify and warn users about text message scams. This feature monitors SMS, MMS, and RCS messages for suspicious patterns in real-time. When a potential scam is detected, users receive an alert to block or report the sender. The feature initially launches in English in select countries and processes messages on-device to maintain user privacy, reflecting Google's commitment to safeguarding users against evolving scam tactics.
Traditional spam protections are focused on protecting users before the conversation starts, and are less effective against these latest tactics from scammers that turn dangerous mid-conversation and use social engineering techniques.
To better protect users, we invested in new, intelligent AI models capable of detecting suspicious patterns and delivering real-time warnings over the course of a conversation, all while prioritizing user privacy.
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