Google Messages for Android has now rolled out Sensitive Content Warnings that blur nude images.
In the Messages app, this safety feature detects and blurs images that contain nudity. You need to be signed in to a Google Account in Google Messages for this to work. Processing/classification happens on-device and is powered by Android System SafetyCore. It “doesn’t send identifiable data or any of the classified content or results to Google servers.”
When you receive such an image:
- To open a helpful resource page, tap Learn why nude images can be harmful.
- To block the sender’s number, tap Block this number.
- To open the image, tap Next and then No, don’t view or Yes, view.
- To go back to the messages, tap Back.
It also triggers a warning when you send or forward a nude image: “you’ll be reminded of the risks and you must confirm to continue.” After that prompt:
- To continue, swipe right Yes, send.
- To cancel, select No, don’t send.
For adults (18+), this feature is off and can be enabled from Google Messages Settings > Protection & Safety > Manage sensitive content warnings > Warnings in Google Messages.
- Supervised users: This feature can’t be turned off but parents can control it through the Family Link app.
- Unsupervised teens (13–17 years of age): This feature can be turned off in the Google Account settings.
This safety feature was announced this April. We’re now seeing it widely rolled out with the stable release of Google Messages and Play services.
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