Scam Detection protects you in real-time during calls on your Pixel phone. Google has also launched live threat detection through Google Play Protect on Pixel phones that identifies and protects against harmful apps.

When’s the last time you got a call from an actual, genuine person that you don’t already know? I’m struggling to remember anything in the last three months that wasn’t a scammer, either some poor schmuck working in an organized crime call center or just a recording on the other end of an autodialer.

The safeguards on smartphones are expanding, especially for Google 's renowned Pixel lineup, as the company rolled out its live 'Scam Detection' feature for the Phone app to catch criminals right on the act.

Google is rolling out a new Scam Detection feature to its Pixel devices that uses on-device AI models to identify potential scam calls.

Here's how the feature works. When you place or make a call, the onboard AI listens to your conversation. On the Pixel 9 series , Gemini Nano conducts the detection, while for the Pixel 6 and above, it's an older learning model.

Google has launched a real-time scam detection feature for its Pixel 6, 7, and 9 series phones. This feature, powered by AI and machine learning, analyzes incoming calls to identify potential fraud attempts.