Google to Test Anti-Theft AI Feature in Brazil

Google to Test Anti-Theft AI Feature in Brazil

Google tests anti-theft AI feature from July
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Google announced the testing of an anti-theft AI feature in Brazil. This functionality is designed to transform the safety of Android devices by introducing sophisticated methods to identify and block unauthorized access to stolen phones.

The introduction of the anti-theft AI feature by Google will help to improve the security system in smartphones. Using AI, Google to test anti-theft feature that offer stronger protection against the theft of Android phones, possibly establishing a new benchmark for mobile device security.

One of the functions of the anti-theft AI feature permits a user to secure the device's display from a distance by dialing the phone number and successfully completing a security task from a different gadget as Google to test anti-theft AI feature. The final option is to have the screen automatically lock if the device is unattended for extended durations without an internet connection.

The anti-theft AI feature will be provided in Android 10 or the higher. Google stated that this anti-theft AI feature will be made available to users from various countries throughout the year.

In December, the Brazilian authorities introduced a mobile application called Celular Seguro. This app enables individuals to report a lost phone and prevent others from accessing it by using a device owned by a reliable individual. It has been found that 2 million people had signed up as Google to test anti-theft AI feature while 50,000 devices had been restricted, as reported by the Justice Ministry.

Google's AI-powered protection against theft feature might provide a much-required answer, improving the safety of Android phones and protecting users' private data.

During the initial testing phase, three different kinds of locks will be made available. Among these, Google plans to employ its own artificial intelligence technology, developed specifically for this purpose, to identify patterns indicative of "typical activity linked to theft" and subsequently prevent the display from being accessed.

In Brazil, the circumstances are especially critical, with almost two mobile phones stolen every minute, as per the latest figures.

Google to test anti-theft AI feature will be available to the Android users from July. Google's project to experiment with an AI-driven theft prevention system in Brazil marks a major advancement in the battle against the theft of smartphones. 

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