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Google's Surprise Update: Privacy or Invasion?

Google's new SafetyCore update scans photos on Android devices without informing users, sparking privacy concerns. Although the scanning is done on-device for security, the lack of transparency has led to mistrust. Users can disable SafetyCore to regain control over their privacy.
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📸 Google's latest update scans your photos without notice. Users can disable it, but should tech giants be more transparent? 🤔 #PrivacyMatters #TechTransparency

  1. Google's SafetyCore update scans photos on Android devices for sensitive content without user consent, raising privacy concerns.
  2. The scanning is performed on-device, which Google claims enhances privacy, but the lack of transparency has caused public distrust.
  3. Users can disable SafetyCore to manage their privacy settings, but clearer communication from Google is necessary to maintain trust.

Source: Staff, forbes.com: Google’s Unannounced Update Scans All Your Photos—One Click Stops It.

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