Smartphone users, get ready for a new feature that could help protect you from scam calls. Google is working on using Gemini Nano to detect scam calls on voice calls, and we’re already seeing early signs of this in the Phone app.
In the latest Google Phone 138 beta release, there are text strings that suggest users will soon be able to report calls as scam or spam. This distinction between scams and spam will help users better identify and report unwanted or suspicious calls. The system, internally known as “Sharpie,” seems to involve user interactions to confirm or dismiss scam calls.
While Google has made it clear that the AI scam detection system will be opt-in, the idea of using AI to help protect users from scam calls is promising. Scam calls can target vulnerable individuals, and having an AI-powered system to detect and flag these calls could potentially help prevent people from falling victim to scams.
Although there are still questions about how exactly the scam detection feature will work and when it will be fully implemented, the progress we’re seeing is a positive sign. Hopefully, this system will be up and running soon to provide users with an added layer of protection against scam calls.
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