exist Google At its I/O developer conference, Google announced that it is testing a new call monitoring feature to alert users that they are on a call with someone who may be trying to defraud them and encourage them to end the call. Google said the feature uses Gemini Nano technology, which the company developed for Android A simplified version of the Gemini large language model developed by the device can be run locally and offline to look for language and other conversational patterns associated with fraud. When these suspicious signs appear in a call, users will receive real-time alerts.
Some indications that may trigger these alerts include calls from "bank representatives" who make requests that a real bank is unlikely to make, such as asking for personal information (such as passwords or card PINs), requesting payment via gift cards, or asking users to urgently transfer money to them. According to Google, these new protections take place entirely on-device, so conversations monitored by the Gemini Nano will remain private.
In the case of a suspicious call, users will receive a notification like the following and can choose to continue the call or quickly end it. There's no word on when the scam detection feature will be available, but Google says users will need to opt-in to use it and will provide more information "later this year."
Although there have beenScam callsAlthough there are many publicity and relevant guides for reference, some people may still be deceived. In October last year, a report by the Global Anti-Fraud Alliance found that one in four people in the world lost money due to fraud or identity theft in the past 12 months, with the amount of losses exceeding $1 trillion.
Therefore, although many people may find such technology useful, compatibility may limit its applicability. According to the information on the development support page, Gemini Nano currently only supports Google Pixel8Pro and Samsung S24 series phones.