Truecaller unveils world's first AI call scanner for scam detection
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Truecaller unveils world's first AI call scanner for scam detection

India TV News  

Truecaller, a communications platform known to track the caller and update the smartphone user, has recently launched the world's first AI Call Scanner, which is considered a breakthrough in AI voice scam detection technology. Image Source : FILEScam alert AI Call Scanner: Details Truecaller’s AI Call Scanner has been designed to address the emerging threat by providing a solution for detecting AI-generated voices. Truecaller’s AI Call Scanner will further leverage extensively for training data, to achieve a high degree of accuracy in detecting AI-synthesized voices. Image Source : TRUECALLERTruecaller Future developments While the AI Call Scanner launching on Android users in the US, Truecaller Premium is already exploring multiple ways to improve and expand its reach.

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O2 launches AI-powered scam call detection tool
3 weeks, 5 days ago

O2 launches AI-powered scam call detection tool

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With fraudsters forever evolving their tactics, customers can help us stay one step ahead by reporting suspected …

Millions could be caught out by little-known AI voice imitation scam - and one major bank warns 28% of Britons have already been targeted
3 months ago

Millions could be caught out by little-known AI voice imitation scam - and one major bank warns 28% of Britons have already been targeted

Daily Mail  

A sinister voice cloning scam is on the rise and millions of people could be at risk of getting caught out. Over a quarter of people say they have been targeted by AI voice cloning scams at least once in the past year, a survey of 3,000 people from Starling Bank shows. An AI voice cloning scam is a sophisticated …

iPhones Running On iOS 18 To Soon Support Truecaller ID Feature More Efficiently: CEO Alan Mamedi
3 months, 1 week ago

iPhones Running On iOS 18 To Soon Support Truecaller ID Feature More Efficiently: CEO Alan Mamedi

ABP News  

Apple iOS 18 users will soon be able to use Truecaller's free-to-use caller ID service, which Android users have been enjoying for years. The iPhone maker has recently updated the iOS 18 feature release documentation as per which the “new APIs allow developers like Truecaller to fetch information from their servers and provide live caller ID for incoming calls, in …

Truecaller launches THIS special service in India to protect users from online fraud
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Truecaller launches THIS special service in India to protect users from online fraud

India TV News  

Truecaller, a caller ID and instant messaging platform has launched a special service to help people deal with cyber fraud. The service, available for both Android and iOS devices, provides fraud insurance in partnership with HDFC Ergo, currently only for Indian users. Online fraud insurance The fraud insurance service aims to protect users from online scams and fraud by providing …

This Company Wants To End The AI-Powered Voice Call Scam Menace For Users: Here’s How
6 months, 3 weeks ago

This Company Wants To End The AI-Powered Voice Call Scam Menace For Users: Here’s How

News 18  

AI-based voice call scams have become a big issue across the globe and Truecaller claims it has the best weapon to tackle the menace and prevent you from getting scammed. The platform has worked on a feature called AI call scanner, which, as the name suggests, will scan for these scam calls using its AI-powered tech. Truecaller AI Call Scanner: …

Truecaller Collaborates With Microsoft To Let AI Tech Answer Annoying Spam Calls In Your Voice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Truecaller Collaborates With Microsoft To Let AI Tech Answer Annoying Spam Calls In Your Voice

ABP News  

AI is set to become a boon for millions of smartphone users. This innovation was announced following a collaboration with tech giant Microsoft’s Personal Voice technology, integrated into Azure AI Speech. First unveiled in 2022, Truecaller's AI-powered assistant offers various features, such as screening unknown calls, taking messages, responding on behalf of users, and even recording conversations. To maintain transparency …

Truecaller introduces AI-powered digital audio cloning feature
7 months ago

Truecaller introduces AI-powered digital audio cloning feature

The Hindu  

Truecaller has announced its decision to partner with Microsoft to release a feature that will allow users to create a completely digital version of their voice. The feature will make use of the Personal Voice technology from Microsoft Azure AI Speech and it will be available to users with access to Trucaller Assistant. While setting up the new Personal Voice …

Truecaller partners with Microsoft to bring 'Personal Voice' technology from Azure AI Speech
7 months ago

Truecaller partners with Microsoft to bring 'Personal Voice' technology from Azure AI Speech

India TV News  

Truecaller, a Leading caller identification app has announced a partnership with Microsoft to utilise the new 'Personal Voice' technology from the tech giant's Azure AI Speech which will enable the users to create a digital version of their voice inside the AI Assistant. Introduced in 2022, Truecaller's AI Assistant incorporates a multitude of AI technologies which could automatically answer phone …

Truecaller has over 234 million daily active users in India: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Truecaller has over 234 million daily active users in India: Report

India TV News  

Truecaller, a leading caller identification app has reported an increase of 8 per cent in net sales in India in the first quarter of the calendar year 2024, saying that the country accounted for 74.2 per cent of the total net sales. In a statement, the company said that India is continuing to remain one of the biggest markets for …

OpenAI's creepy voice-cloning tool which can replicate anyone's voice within just 15 seconds is deemed 'too risky' for public use
8 months, 3 weeks ago

OpenAI's creepy voice-cloning tool which can replicate anyone's voice within just 15 seconds is deemed 'too risky' for public use

Daily Mail  

A new type of deepfake known as voice cloning has emerged in recent months, in which artificial intelligence is used to simulate your voice. ChatGPT-maker, OpenAI, is the latest tech giant to develop voice cloning software - but it's not releasing it to the public. The creepy technology can replicate anyone's voice within just 15 seconds of recorded speech. A …

Truecaller introduces AI based call recording feature for iOS and Android users in India
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Truecaller introduces AI based call recording feature for iOS and Android users in India

The Hindu  

February 26, 2024 02:55 pm | Updated 02:56 pm IST Truecaller on Monday announced the introduction of AI-powered call recording feature for iOS and Android users in India. The new AI call recording feature will be available to Premium users only with a starting price of ₹75 per month or ₹529 a year. For Android users, the Truecaller dialer includes …

Artificial Fraudulence: Lucknow man duped of Rs 45K by AI-cloned voice, second such instance in 2 weeks
1 year ago

Artificial Fraudulence: Lucknow man duped of Rs 45K by AI-cloned voice, second such instance in 2 weeks

Firstpost  

More and more people in India are getting duped by scammers, who are using AI to generate a cloned voice sample of one of the victims relatives, and asking them to click on dubious links, or asking them for money In a troubling incident, a resident of Lucknow fell victim to a cyberthug who used artificial intelligence to impersonate the …

Truecaller Launches AI-Powered Assistant In India For Call Screening: How It Works
1 year, 5 months ago

Truecaller Launches AI-Powered Assistant In India For Call Screening: How It Works

News 18  

Many smartphone users, whether they have Android or iOS devices, rely on the Truecaller app for its spam detection services. As anticipated, the Truecaller Assistant uses the company’s AI-powered algorithms to enable call screening, but the service is only available for Android users currently. Truecaller Assistant: How It Works If you have the Truecaller Assistant enabled, you can click ‘Assistant’ …

Tech tips: Know how to use Truecaller AI assistant feature
1 year, 5 months ago

Tech tips: Know how to use Truecaller AI assistant feature

India TV News  

Truecaller, the caller ID and spam filtering app, has recently launched its AI-powered Assistant feature in India. The Assistant is a premium service that goes beyond identifying incoming calls, like the Truecaller Caller ID feature, by engaging with the caller on the other side. That's where Truecaller Assistant steps in, offering you a new way to handle the ringing phone,” …

India tops the list for victims of AI-powered voice scams with 83% losing money, report reveals
1 year, 7 months ago

India tops the list for victims of AI-powered voice scams with 83% losing money, report reveals

Live Mint  

The increasing use and acceptance of artificial intelligence tools have made it simpler to manipulate images, videos, and voices of acquaintances and relatives. In addition, the report titled 'The Artificial Imposter' reveals that nearly half of Indian adults have either been a victim of or know someone who has fallen prey to some form of AI voice scam. As per …

Phone calls scam cases rising in India: here is how to be safe
1 year, 7 months ago

Phone calls scam cases rising in India: here is how to be safe

India Today  

Online scams are on the rise in India. Scammers are using advanced technology to generate fake voice calls that sound real and trick people into giving money. The survey reveals that 69 per cent of Indians are not sure if they could tell the difference between a real voice and a cloned one created by AI. How phone call scam …

‘Voice scams hit 47% web users’
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Voice scams hit 47% web users’

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : India’s internet-using population, which surpassed 720 million in December 2022, according to Nielsen’s India Internet Report 2023, may be vulnerable to a new type of voice-based cyber scam, wherein scammers are employing artificial intelligence to replicate user voices and exploit them in cyberattacks on unsuspecting individuals, according to a report. Cybersecurity firm McAfee revealed in a 1 …

Artificial Imposter: 47% of Indian phone users have experienced AI voice scams, highest in the world
1 year, 7 months ago

Artificial Imposter: 47% of Indian phone users have experienced AI voice scams, highest in the world

Firstpost  

With the advancements that researchers and developers have made in AI to make it more accessible and powerful, it was only time before scammers and a few bad actors would start using the technology to scam people. What is even more astounding, is the number of Indian phone users falling for AI voice scams. As per a recent McAfee report, …

Over 83 per cent Indians have lost money because of AI-generated fake voice calls, survey reveals
1 year, 7 months ago

Over 83 per cent Indians have lost money because of AI-generated fake voice calls, survey reveals

India Today  

Fake voice call scams have been on a rise ever since and AI is to be blamed for this. As per a survey conducted by online security firm McAfee, about half of Indians admitted that they were unable to differentiate between a genuine call and an AI-generated fake voice call. The report has mentioned that 83 per cent of Indians …

Truecaller launches new AI tool to protect users from possible SMS fraud, here is how it works
1 year, 8 months ago

Truecaller launches new AI tool to protect users from possible SMS fraud, here is how it works

India Today  

In recent days, there has been a significant increase in the number of SMS fraud cases reported across the country. So, to help users with the web of SMS fraud and possible scams through mobile, the new AI-driven fraud protection tool- 'Fraud Protection' from Truecaller uses user feedback and machine learning to combat fraudulent messages and senders. Notably, the fraud …

That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns
1 year, 9 months ago

That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns

NPR  

That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns Enlarge this image toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Robert F. Bukaty/AP For years, a common scam has involved getting a call from someone purporting to be an authority figure, like a police officer, urgently asking you to pay money to help get a …

Explained | What are voice deepfakes and how are they are used?
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | What are voice deepfakes and how are they are used?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On January 29, several users of the social media platform 4chan, used “speech synthesis” and “voice cloning” service provider, ElevenLabs, to make voice deepfakes of celebrities like Emma Watson, Joe Rogan, and Ben Shapiro. In response to such use of their software, ElevenLabs tweeted saying, “While we see our tech being overwhelmingly applied to positive use, …

Truecaller rolls out Smart SMS, group voice calling and Inbox Cleaner for Android users
3 years, 6 months ago

Truecaller rolls out Smart SMS, group voice calling and Inbox Cleaner for Android users

Firstpost  

Truecaller has introduced three new features for Android users that include group voice calling, Smart SMS, and Inbox Cleaner. In case anyone was added to a group call without the user’s knowledge, the app will allow users to identify such spam users. Also, users can add new participants to a voice call even without having their contact in the phonebook. …

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