Google Messages can now blur unwanted nudes, remind people not to send them

arstechnica.comPublished: 4/22/2025

Summary

"Google's roll-out of automated NSFW content blurring in Messages has sparked a firestorm among privacy advocates as it rolls out on some devices, while sensitive content warnings will eventually arrive on most Android phones. For users on supervised devices, the feature is enabled and can't be turned off by the user, raising concerns about overreach for parents. Those using unsupervised devices or are adults in unrestricted settings will have more control."