Google Unveils New AI Tools to Strengthen Digital Safety for Indian Users

By siliconindia  |  Friday, 21 November 2025, 08:56:59 AM IST

Google Unveils New AI Tools to Strengthen Digital Safety for Indian Users
  • Google introduces AI-powered scam call detection and new screen-sharing safety alerts.
  • Android users will get improved verification and stronger protection for digital payments.
  • New features were unveiled ahead of the India AI Impact Summit.

Google announced a new set of AI-driven safety tools aimed at protecting Indian users from rising online scams and fraud. The updates were introduced at the India AI pre-summit held in New Delhi on November 20, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit scheduled for 2026. The company said these features will strengthen digital security across Android devices and safeguard users on digital payment platforms.

One of the major updates is AI-based scam call detection that works directly on the device. Pixel phones will soon use Gemini Nano, Google’s lightweight on-device AI model, to identify potentially fraudulent calls. The tool analyzes calls in real time without recording audio, storing information, or sending data to Google servers. It will be off by default and will activate only for calls from unknown numbers. Users will hear a brief 'beep' notification when the feature is active and can choose to turn it off whenever they want.

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Google is also addressing the rise of digital arrest scams, which often involve tricking users into screen-sharing during fake 'official' calls. To tackle this, Android devices running version 11 or higher will soon pilot a screen-sharing warning system. When someone attempts to share a user’s screen while accessing apps such as Google Pay, Navi, or Paytm, the device will show a warning pop-up. With one tap, users can end the call and block screen-sharing instantly.

The company said the new security additions align with its broader goal of improving digital trust and safety in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.

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