New Delhi, June 17, 2025 – Google has launched a new Safety Charter in India to combat rising online fraud. The initiative uses advanced AI to enhance cybersecurity. It targets scams, especially those involving India’s UPI payment system.
Digital fraud in India surged 85% last year, costing ₹11 billion ($127 million). Google’s AI tools aim to curb this trend. Google Pay issued 41 million scam warnings to users. Google Messages now detects over 500 million suspicious messages monthly. Google Play Protect blocked 60 million risky app installations.
The company also opened a Security Engineering Centre in Bengaluru. It’s Google’s fourth global hub, after Dublin, Munich, and Malaga. The centre will partner with local governments, academia, and businesses. It focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and responsible AI development.
Heather Adkins, Google’s VP of Security Engineering, emphasized India’s unique challenges. “Scammers are advancing quickly,” she said. “India’s digital growth makes it a target for fraud.” Deepfakes and digital arrest scams are growing concerns.
Google’s Safety Charter rests on three pillars: user protection, enterprise cybersecurity, and ethical AI. The company collaborates with India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. Their joint efforts aim to raise cybercrime awareness.Google’s AI models, like Gemini, improve threat detection by 300%. The company also promotes multi-factor authentication to secure accounts. These efforts could set a global standard for digital safety.
India’s rapid digitization drives Google’s focus. The country is Google’s largest market outside the U.S. As scams evolve, Google’s AI-led strategy aims to protect users and build trust.
