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Android gets AI defenses against messaging scams, fake calls

Google is rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) powered defenses to Android devices designed to protect users against scam messages and call-forwarding abuse. The new capabilities leverage AI to identify and block malicious messaging and calling patterns. The feature is being deployed to eligible devices.

Why it matters: Android users face ongoing exposure to scam messages and social engineering through call forwarding; this built-in AI defense reduces the need for third-party apps and raises the baseline protection for the platform's billions of users.

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Android gets AI defenses against messaging scams, fake calls

Google is rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) powered defenses to Android devices designed to protect users against scam messages and call-forwarding abuse. The new capabilities leverage AI to identify and block malicious messaging and calling patterns. The feature is being deployed to eligible devices.

Why it matters: Android users face ongoing exposure to scam messages and social engineering through call forwarding; this built-in AI defense reduces the need for third-party apps and raises the baseline protection for the platform's billions of users.

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