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Google DeepMind, GovTech Singapore jointly develop on-device model to flag chat scams
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google DeepMind and Singapore's GovTech have developed an on-device AI model to detect and warn users about chat scams in real time without sending message data to external servers. The model uses local scam conversation data and runs in two stages to balance low power use with thorough analysis, aiming to reduce Singapore's significant social engineering losses.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 4 sources have reported it between 14 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.
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You now have a proven approach to flag chat scams locally on devices without compromising user privacy. Integrate or compete with this tech quickly if your security or messaging app targets Singapore or similar markets.
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4 sources · first reported 14 Oct 2026 · latest 16 Oct 2026
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