At the annual Google I/O 2024 developer conference on Tuesday (May 14), Google showcased a feature designed to notify users about potential scams while on the call via artificial intelligence (AI). The a new call monitoring feature will notify users if the person they’re conversing with is potentially trying to scam them, prompting them to end such calls.
Google states that the feature leverages Gemini Nano, a scaled-down version of the company’s Gemini large language model, designed for Android devices to operate locally and offline. It essentially scans for fraudulent language and other conversational patterns commonly linked with scams. Users will receive real-time alerts during calls if these indicators are detected.
However, a clear release date for the scam call detection feature has not been announced. As with many developments, Google is providing a glimpse into the potential capabilities of Gemini Nano in the future. Nevertheless, it is confirmed that the feature will be opt-in.
The tech behemoth illustrated the scenario of a “bank representative” requesting personal information such as PINs and passwords, which are uncommon bank inquiries. In such instances, the AI would identify them as suspicious and issue an alert.
All processes happen on the device to maintain privacy, according to Google. This feature will not be available on Android 15 immediately, and the company plans to provide more information later this year. It is confirmed that users will need to opt-in to use the tool.
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