Google has launched a new feature that listens to calls and notifies users in real-time if it detects fraudulent activity. This feature uses artificial intelligence to fight phone scammers.
Google announced on Tuesday that it was testing a new artificial intelligence feature dubbed Gemini. The feature aims to warn customers of potential fraud in real time while on the phone. The technology looks at conversation patterns and detects indicators frequently connected to dishonest behavior. Google highlighted that all detection operations take place locally on the device, protecting user privacy.
Gemini is a development of Google’s AI model, Gemini Nano, which was first included in the Pixel 9 smartphone. The new feature protects consumers from scams, such as when fake bank staff pressure them to make payments immediately or insist on gift card purchases.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released numbers that show how common fraud is, especially in the digital age. They claim that Americans lost as much as $10 billion to scammers in the previous year alone. These fraudulent activities typically take the form of phone conversations or online transactions. The cybersecurity company Mandiant, a subsidiary of Google, predicts an increase in scam-related events in the coming year due to the rise in scam operations.
Google hopes to provide users an extra defense against fraudulent schemes by incorporating AI-driven scam detection into phone calls. In addition to improving user security, Gemini’s proactive strategy shows Google’s dedication to using AI technology for the good of society.