TechCRIME WATCH

GovTech and Google DeepMind developing real-time detection of AI…

The tool would run on the phone itself and flag cloned voices and scam messages as they happen; the scammers are said to be furious.

On air: Rosa Ticks and Hank Ledger on BBN Crime Watch
Published 10:39 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CNA: “GovTech and Google DeepMind developing real-time detection of AI scams on devices”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:39 PM ET on BBN Crime Watch, by Rosa Ticks and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Google, AI.
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CNAGovTech and Google DeepMind developing real-time detection of AI scams on devices

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSingapore's GovTech and Google DeepMind are building a tool that spots AI scams on your device in real time, while the call is still happening.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterA STAKEOUT, HANK! Inside your pocket! The phone sits in the dark, listening, allegedly protecting you, while the fake grandson begs for gift cards!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGift cards.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterAnd the scammer never sees it coming!
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterOne second he's a bank manager named Gary, the next your phone says liar, in public, to his face!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI've been doing this voice for twenty-eight years, and I'd like it noted that it is not a fake.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterThe detector flagged it, Hank. It's in the file.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFair. Nina, tell me a machine can tell when a man is dead inside.