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TOOL · Engadget English(EN) · 2h · [4 sources]

Android will now warn you if a caller is impersonating someone you know

Google is enhancing Android's security by introducing an AI-powered feature to detect when callers are impersonating contacts. This new functionality, integrated into the Phone by Google app, verifies legitimate calls through a silent, end-to-end encrypted signal. If this signal is absent, the app will warn users about potential impersonation, allowing them to end the call. The update also includes AI-driven improvements for Google Photos and Google Play Books, alongside other feature enhancements for Android devices. AI

IMPACT Enhances user security by leveraging AI to combat sophisticated impersonation scams, potentially reducing financial losses.
TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · 1h

Google’s Safety app just picked up a few new tricks for your kids Kids under 13 can now display emergency contacts, information on allergies on their phones' lo

Google's Personal Safety app has been updated to include new features for children under 13. These updates allow younger users to display emergency contacts and allergy information directly on their phone's lock screen. This aims to enhance safety by making critical information readily accessible in emergencies. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; focuses on child safety features within a consumer app.
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