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Swedish Spam Blocker Truecaller Takes on AI Voice Clones

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Livemint · 6m ago

Swedish Spam Blocker Truecaller Takes on AI Voice Clones

Truecaller, a Swedish spam-blocking app, is tackling rising digital fraud through AI voice cloning, which scammers use to mimic voices for phone fraud. The company combats this by analyzing caller voices for AI generation. Chief Executive Rishit Jhunjhunwala highlights the significance of acquiring CallHero Ltd. and potential AI acquisitions to enhance detection capabilities. Truecaller plans to leverage iOS’s ecosystem for growth and maintains data protection in line with EU standards. Despite challenges, the company’s shares have risen significantly.

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Truecaller adds AI-powered spam blocking feature for Android users

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Truecaller adds AI-powered spam blocking feature for Android users

Swedish caller identification app Truecaller has introduced an update for its premium subscribers on Android, allowing them to block all calls that are not from approved contacts or are identified as spam by its AI technology. The app's new update, called 'Max', blocks spam calls not listed on Truecaller's database. Truecaller aims to attract more users to its premium subscription by improving its filtering technology and addressing the issue of spam calls and scammers. The update is only available for Android, as Apple restricts automatic call blocking based on spam identification. Truecaller has 356 million active users and has identified and blocked nearly 50 billion unwanted calls in 2021.

Truecaller gets AI backed spam-blocking feature. here's how it works

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Truecaller gets AI backed spam-blocking feature. here's how it works

Truecaller has introduced an AI-powered feature called 'Max' that blocks spam calls. The feature, available exclusively for Truecaller Premium users on Android, can identify and block calls that are not from approved contacts or are flagged as spam by the AI algorithm. The technology is expected to improve over time as more spam call data is collected. Truecaller's Vice President of Search, Kunal Dua, mentioned that there may be instances where legitimate businesses might get temporarily blocked. The Truecaller Premium subscription in India starts at ₹179 per month and goes up to ₹5,000 for the Gold tier.

How voice deepfakes are emerging as a new threat

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

How voice deepfakes are emerging as a new threat

Voice clones or deepfakes, created using generative AI tools, are becoming a concerning tool for cyber scammers. AI-related scams using voice deepfaking have been reported across India, with websites offering free voice cloning options in multiple languages. These clones can be used for malicious purposes, such as phishing or fraud. While some AI service providers are offering tools to identify cloned audio, experts believe that awareness, skepticism, and security best practices are necessary to prevent falling victim to voice AI scams.

Truecaller adds a new AI feature to detect and block more spam calls

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Truecaller adds a new AI feature to detect and block more spam calls

Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has released an update for Android users that uses AI to block all calls that don't come from approved contacts or that the AI determines might be spam. This update, known as "Max," is only available for Android as Apple does not allow similar services on iOS. The move comes at a crucial time for Truecaller, as it recently experienced a decline in revenue and faces competition from a proposed Indian caller ID service. Truecaller hopes that the AI-powered feature will attract more premium subscribers.

Truecaller announces AI-powered call recording feature in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Truecaller announces AI-powered call recording feature in India

Swedish caller identification app Truecaller has launched an AI-powered call recording feature in India. Available with the Truecaller Premium subscription, the feature allows users to record and transcribe incoming and outgoing calls. The AI integration enables detailed transcriptions and generates call summaries, improving productivity during conversations. The call recording solution is priced starting at INR 75 per month and supports English and Hindi languages. Truecaller aims to provide users with greater control and flexibility in managing their conversations.

Voice actors air their fears about voice-stealing AI

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Voice actors air their fears about voice-stealing AI

Voice artists in India are facing a threat to their profession due to AI voice cloning technology. AI models can create voice clones of known artists by training on their recordings and publicly available audio, leading to concerns of commercial exploitation. The Association of Voice Artists (AVA) is campaigning for policies and guidelines to prevent the misuse of voice deepfaking and to ensure fair compensation for artists. Despite the advancements in AI, voice artists believe that their skills in expressing emotions and delivering nuanced performances cannot be fully replicated by AI.

Jailhouse rock: how Imran Khan used AI ‘voice clone’ from jail

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Jailhouse rock: how Imran Khan used AI ‘voice clone’ from jail

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has used AI voice cloning technology to create a voice clone of Khan. This is the first time such technology has been used for a virtual internet rally. The AI model was trained on audio of Khan's previous speeches to generate a synthetic voice that closely resembles his real voice. Voice clones can be used for various applications such as videos, audiobooks, and video games.

Homegrown startup Naam looks to challenge Truecaller with privacy-focused caller ID app

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Homegrown startup Naam looks to challenge Truecaller with privacy-focused caller ID app

Indian startup, Naam, aims to challenge Truecaller by using AI to identify potentially fraudulent numbers and flag spam calls. The app, founded in 2021, maintains a database of over 500 million phone numbers and utilizes publicly available information to identify spam callers. Naam's app is lightweight and offers features like automatic spam identification blocking and instant number identification for free. The startup is seeking an investment of $2-3 million to reach 100 million users within three years. It plans to integrate generative AI features and improve customer retention in the future.

Truecaller's call recording feature won't work on iPhones from Sept. 30 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 7d ago

Truecaller's call recording feature won't work on iPhones from Sept. 30 | TechCrunch

Truecaller will discontinue its call recording feature on iOS from September 30, focusing on spam-fighting features instead. Users can save their recordings via download, email, or iCloud. The decision stems from iOS's complex call recording processes, unlike Android. Apple recently launched native call recording for iPhone, which simplifies this for users. Truecaller introduced the feature on iOS to boost premium subscriptions, as iOS users contribute significantly to its revenue.

'Shameful': H&M's plan to use AI clones of human models sparks debate over job security in fashion

Business Today

Business Today · 4m ago

'Shameful': H&M's plan to use AI clones of human models sparks debate over job security in fashion

H&M is using AI to create digital clones of 30 models for social media campaigns, which could impact the jobs of models and photographers. Collaborating with Swedish tech firm Uncut, this move highlights a shift towards digitalisation in fashion. The introduction of AI models by H&M raises concerns about job security, sparking debate on the balance between innovation and employment in the fashion industry as AI's role continues to grow.

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