Google Messages can now blur nude images on Android

Google is rolling out a new safety feature for its Messages app on Android that can detect and blur images containing nudity. The feature, called Sensitive Content Warnings, is designed to protect users from receiving unwanted explicit content. It will only work if the user is signed into a Google Account in the Messages app. When the feature detects a nude image, it will provide users with several options, including accessing a resource page about the potential harms of nude images, blocking the sender's number, or choosing to view or dismiss the image. The feature also provides a warning when users attempt to send or forward a nude image, requiring them to acknowledge the risks before proceeding. The feature is enabled by default for supervised users, and parents and guardians can manage it through the Family Link app. Unsupervised teens aged 13 to 17 can switch off the feature, while adults will need to opt-in to use it. Google has designed the feature with privacy in mind, as the image processing and classification are done locally on the device, and no identifiable data or classified content is sent to Google servers.