Google adds deepfake scam detection to Android phones ahead of Android 17 rollout
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Ryan Whitwam
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Summary
Google is rolling out a batch of updates to the Android ecosystem ahead of Android 17's expected release. A key feature is automated protection against deepfake phone scams and impersonation fraud, which Google identifies as one of the most common types of financial scams. The update includes scam detection capabilities that can identify spoofed calls and impersonation attempts, leveraging AI to protect users from increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques.
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We're expecting Android 17 to begin rolling out later this month, but first, Google has a batch of updates for the wider Android device ecosystem.
If you don't mind the latter, you can get automated protection from the growing threat of deepfake phone scams.
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