Google's new 'digital handshake' kills deepfake voice scams
google launched fake call detection for android to block ai-powered voice impersonation. the feature warns users when incoming calls lack cryptographic verification from the alleged caller's device.
google released fake call detection globally on phone by google to combat ai-driven deepfake impersonation scams. this rcs-based feature creates a cryptographic handshake between devices to confirm a call's legitimacy. users receive an on-screen warning if a call claiming to be a trusted contact fails verification, indicating potential fraud. the feature is on by default and debuts on pixel devices this month, with broader hardware support coming soon.