Google is rolling out Android System SafetyCore, and it'll power the upcoming Sensitive Content Warnings feature in Messages.

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[–] 65 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Fixing the headline: New unwanted spyware from a tech monopolistic behemoth will scan your messages to improve their AI and profit from you

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  • [–] 32 points 2 years ago*

    Alternatively: Google pushes a totally innocent app with full access to all current and future photos amidst a digital arms-race of a fascist technocracy.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago

    "Google said that when the feature does roll out, it’ll be entirely optional for adults but opt-out for users who are under the age of 18."

    "For now. We forgot to add that. For now. Empower fascists or don't be evil, whichever gets me paid."

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    So now I'll get a special alert when I receive nudes?

    Excellent .. can't wait until bot operators find new and exciting ways to use it to get more eyeballs on their scams.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    Can someone test this with me

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I wish there was an option for "I'm in the UK - we don't use SMS/RCS anymore". Every time I open the text app it acts as if it's Signal/WhatsApp and I'm suddenly going to start texting people like it's 2003. I just want the 2FA pass code that was sent, you weirdos.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    You can disable any app using ADB. See here to disable messages.

    Though this is a reason I run AOSP (Lineage, Graphene) and root my phones. I keep SMS apps disabled (in the US we have stupid emergency alerts that are never relevant to me that come through the SMS system.)

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