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GovTech teams up with Google DeepMind to use on-device AI to detect scams
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Singapore's GovTech has launched an open beta of the AntiScam Pango Android app using on-device AI, developed with Google DeepMind, to detect scam messages on WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS without compromising message privacy. The app analyses notifications locally to flag suspicious conversations, aiming to tackle scams prevalent through messaging platforms in Singapore.
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You now have a new way to protect users against scam messages on Android without invading their privacy. Integrate local AI messaging monitoring into your security offering before this becomes standard in Singapore.
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