Google Play used AI to help block 1.75 million bad apps in 2025
Engadget • 2/19/2026 – 2/20/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-02-192026-02-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
7h
Age
2
Sources
from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score25/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier92% (0.5^6/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-19
- 2026-02-20Google Play used AI to help block 1.75 million bad apps in 2025 (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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