How to stop Google Android's SafetyCore feature from scanning your photos
A new Google app automatically installed on Androids has users outraged about the invasion of privacy, but don't worry, it ...
A new Android feature is scanning your photos for 'sensitive content' - how to stop it
Google didn't tell Android users much about Android System SafetyCore before it hit their phones, and people are unhappy.
Google’s Unannounced Update Scans All Your Photos—One Click Stops It
You may recall Apple’s un-Apple-like moment a few weeks ago, when users discovered their photos were being scanned by Apple ...
Google Starts ‘Silently’ Tracking Your Phone—How To Stop It
Google Chrome is about to make a huge tracking change. We await a global prompt to say no to cookies within the world’s most ...
Android System SafetyCore: Nude photo warner lands on smartphones
Users are wondering about a new app, Android System SafetyCore. It is used, for example, for the nude image warning for ...
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Why this Android image-scanning feature is controversial - and how to get rid of it
On Oct. 5, 2024, Google released a security update for Android 9 and later, which included a new service, Android System SafetyCore. Most of these patches were the usual security fixes ...
Google’s Silent Rollout of SafetyCore Raises Privacy Concerns
The SafetyCore controversy highlights a recurring issue with tech companies— the lack of transparency when implementing AI-driven security features. While both Apple and Google argue that their ...
The app that Google has secretly installed on your phone: what it is for and how to remove it if you don't want it
Google secretly installed an app some time ago... Specifically, it was last October when the system performed a security ...
Are our devices spying on us? Google's 'secret' update can see all your photos; find out how
Advancements in technology raise privacy and data security concerns as companies like Apple and Google face backlash for ...