Phone scams are among the most common and, unfortunately, the most devastating frauds. Faced with this scourge, Google is innovating with a promising technology: Scam Detection. Currently being tested in the United States, this artificial intelligence could well become the essential ally to secure your conversations.
An AI to thwart scammers
Imagine: you receive a call from a pretend employee of your bank, insisting on an urgent transfer. If this has ever happened to you, you know how stressful these situations are. According to a recent study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser, fraudsters extort approximately $1 trillion each year, and scam calls are a large part of that.
Google has tackled this problem head on. Thanks to powerful algorithms, Scam Detection's AI is able to analyze the content of calls in real time. As soon as it detects suspicious behavior – for example, an urgent request to transfer money – it issues a alert audible and visual to warn the user. An ingenious solution that could revolutionize the fight against scammers.
A smooth deployment
For the moment, this technology is in the testing phase in the United States. Pixel 6 and later smartphone users are the first to benefit from it via a beta version. The objective is clear: to ensure the reliability and relevance of the tool before wider deployment.
To reassure users, Google guarantees that Scam Detection does not retain any personal data. The analyzes are done directly on the phone, without transmission to the company's servers. An essential approach to protect privacy in a context where data security remains a major concern.
Towards enhanced security for all
Along with this innovation, Google has also improved Google Play Protect, which now offers real-time alerts in case of malicious operations detected on devices. Once again, phones Pixel are the first to benefit from these improvements, but the firm plans to extend these features to other brands in the coming months.
If this AI keeps its promises, it could mark a turning point in consumer protection. While awaiting its arrival in other regions, these tests in the United States offer a glimmer of hope to counter telephone scams, which are constantly evolving. To be continued!
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