Truecaller Now Lets You Hang Up on Scammers for Your Family
PLUS: How to use Meta AI to automate your Facebook Marketplace responses
✉️ Editor's Note
Ever feel like you need to protect your loved ones from tech scams but don't know where to start? Today's AI news brings some heartwarming solutions that put family protection first. We're seeing AI move from flashy features to practical tools that solve real problems—like keeping your parents safe from phone scams or helping you sell that old couch without endless back-and-forth messages. Let's dive in.
— Sarah Chen, Editor
🗞️ TODAY IN AI
1. Truecaller now lets you hang up on scammers — on behalf of your family: Truecaller has launched a new family protection feature that allows one person to become an admin for their family group. The admin receives alerts about potential scam calls to family members and can even remotely end suspicious calls if they believe a family member might be getting scammed. Read more This matters because it's the first time we've seen AI-powered call protection that lets tech-savvy family members protect their less-technical loved ones—perfect for keeping parents or grandparents safe from phone scams.
2. Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers' messages: Sellers on Facebook Marketplace can now use Meta AI to automatically draft replies to buyer inquiries using information from their listings. The AI can answer common questions about availability, price, and pickup details, saving sellers time on repetitive messages. Read more This matters because anyone who's ever sold something online knows how exhausting the "Is this available?" messages can be—now AI handles the grunt work so you can focus on actual sales.
3. Bumble introduces an AI dating assistant, 'Bee': Bumble has launched an AI dating assistant called "Bee" that moves beyond simple swiping by matching people based on compatibility and relationship goals. The assistant helps users find more meaningful connections by understanding what they're actually looking for in a relationship. Read more This matters because dating apps can feel overwhelming and superficial—AI that actually understands relationship goals could help people find more compatible matches faster.
🔬 DEEP DIVE
By Marcus Rivera
Truecaller's Family Protection: AI That Actually Cares About Your Loved Ones
Imagine being able to protect your parents from phone scams even when you're miles away. That's exactly what Truecaller's new family protection feature offers. One tech-savvy family member becomes the admin and gets alerts about suspicious calls to any family member in their group. If they see a potential scam call in progress, they can remotely end it—potentially saving their loved ones from financial loss or emotional distress.
Why it matters for you: This isn't just another AI feature—it's a practical solution to a real-world problem that affects millions of families. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to phone scams, and many don't have the technical knowledge to protect themselves. Now, their children or grandchildren can step in as digital guardians. The beauty is in its simplicity: no complex setup, no technical jargon—just a straightforward way to keep your family safe.
The takeaway: If you have family members who might be vulnerable to phone scams (especially older relatives), set up Truecaller's family protection this week. Have a conversation with them about phone safety, then use this tool as your backup system. It's one of those rare tech solutions that actually reduces anxiety rather than creating more of it.
🎓 AI ACADEMY
By Alex Torres
How to Automate Facebook Marketplace Responses with Meta AI
👤 Best for: Busy parents decluttering their homes, small business owners selling inventory, anyone who sells items occasionally but hates the message back-and-forth
Selling items online shouldn't feel like a part-time job. Meta AI can now handle the repetitive questions so you can focus on actually meeting buyers and making sales.
- Enable Meta AI in your Marketplace settings: Go to your Facebook Marketplace seller dashboard and look for the "AI Assistant" option in settings. Toggle it on and review the permissions.
- Set your preferences: Tell the AI what information you're comfortable sharing automatically—things like your general location (neighborhood, not exact address), availability times, and whether you're firm on price or open to offers.
- Let AI handle initial inquiries: When someone messages you with common questions like "Is this available?" or "What's your lowest price?", Meta AI will automatically respond using details from your listing. It can even schedule viewing times within your availability window.
- Step in for serious buyers: The AI will flag messages that require your personal attention—like specific technical questions or serious offers. You only handle the conversations that matter.
Sample Prompt (copy and paste this):
I'm selling a [item name] on Facebook Marketplace for [price].
Key details: [condition], [dimensions/size if relevant], [pickup location neighborhood only],
[available days/times for viewing].
Please automatically respond to basic inquiries about availability, price, and pickup details.
For serious buyers asking specific questions or making reasonable offers, flag those messages for my personal attention.
Schedule viewings only within my available times: [specific days/times].
💡 Pro tip: Create a simple FAQ document in your phone's notes app with answers to the most common questions you get about items you frequently sell (electronics, furniture, etc.). Share this document with the AI to make its responses even more accurate and helpful.
⚡ QUICK HITS
- 🔧 Perplexity's "Personal Computer": Desktop app brings AI agents to your computer with secure access to local files, letting AI work with your documents while maintaining privacy. Read more
- 🎯 Gumloop's $50M funding: Platform aims to turn every employee into an AI agent builder, making it easier for non-technical workers to create and deploy AI tools. Read more
- 🚀 Wayfair's OpenAI integration: Using AI to improve ecommerce support and product catalog accuracy, automating ticket triage and enhancing millions of product attributes. Read more
💬 PROMPT OF THE DAY
Family Phone Safety Conversation Starter
I need to talk to my [parent/grandparent/relative] about phone safety and potential scams. They're [age] and not very tech-savvy. Help me create a gentle, non-alarming conversation that covers:
1. Common phone scams targeting people their age
2. Red flags to watch for (urgent requests for money, too-good-to-be-true offers, etc.)
3. What information they should NEVER share over the phone
4. What to do if they're unsure about a call
5. How our new family protection system will work (without overwhelming them)
Please make this conversation starter warm, respectful, and focused on empowerment rather than fear. Include specific examples they might relate to.
See you tomorrow,
The Have AI Do It Team
Sarah, Marcus, Alex & the crew
We translate 'Tech Velocity' into 'Everyday Utility.'
