Privacy concerns are addressed by ensuring that all processing occurs on-device, with no conversation data being recorded or sent to Google. Only sender details and recent messages are shared if a conversation is reported. Call protection processes audio ephemerally without storing or transmitting it. The article suggests keeping message protection enabled and activating call protection, as these features prioritize user privacy while enhancing security against scams.
Key takeaways:
- Google has introduced AI-powered scam protection for calls and messages on Android devices to combat sophisticated phishing attacks.
- The scam detection uses on-device AI to analyze conversations in real-time and alerts users to potential scams.
- Message protection is enabled by default and processes messages on-device, ensuring user privacy by not sharing conversation data with Google or third parties.
- Call protection is off by default and processes call audio ephemerally, with no audio or transcription being recorded or stored.