Google tests AI for detecting scam calls, raising concerns among privacy advocates
Google is testing a feature that uses AI to identify and alert users of potential phone scams.
The "Gemini Nano" model analyzes calls in real-time for suspicious patterns.
Google claims all processing occurs on-device, enhancing privacy.
Privacy advocates warn of potential misuse for surveillance or targeting vulnerable groups.
Critics see the feature as part of a tech "feature war," sacrificing user privacy for innovation.
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