Google's New Nudity Warnings in Messages Will Warn You of Incoming Explicit Images
- Google is introducing a messaging tool to detect and blur unwanted nude photos in the Google Messages app.
- The new feature, called 'Sensitive Content Warnings', will blur suspected images in the Google Messages app and provide resources for help.
- Sensitive Content Warnings are automatically enabled for accounts under 18, while others must activate them manually.
- Google explains that the detection technology works on-device, keeping users' sensitive data private, although the system is not perfect.
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