Google has introduced a new fake call detection feature on Android, which is designed to protect users from the growing threat of AI-powered deepfake impersonation scams. The rollout comes as fraudsters increasingly use generative AI to mimic voices and trick people into believing they are speaking with trusted contacts.

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever's calling you is who they…

Google is cracking down on AI impersonation scams.