Many users may not know about an app called Android System SafetyCore, developed by Google and comes pre-installed on Android versions 9 and above. The app has deep access to the device’s system, raising concerns about user privacy.
SafetyCore monitors and filters nude images shared or received through the Google Messages app, raising questions about privacy. The app runs locally on the device, but Google's move to push it into the messaging system without user consent adds to the distrust.
SafetyCore can be removed from the device, but it may be reinstalled or enabled without notification due to system updates. The ability to automatically scan media within Google Messages is forfeited if SafetyCore is removed.
The discussion surrounding SafetyCore is part of the broader debate on users' privacy, autonomy, and transparency in an increasingly technologically advanced society.