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Google and Singapore develop an on-device scam detection model

Google DeepMind and Singapore’s GovTech say they fine-tuned a Gemma-based model to detect manipulative scam conversations on devices. The work combines a lightweight filter with deeper local analysis and aims to warn users before sharing money or credentials. Deployment in public apps will be phased and requires user consent; this is a collaboration and tested model, not a general consumer launch.

Primary source · Google · October 14, 2026

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