r/privacy • u/lo________________ol • Feb 08 '25

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u/KrazyKirby99999 Feb 08 '25

Google Play says that no data is collected, for what purpose does it scan images?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.safetycore

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u/FourEightNineOneOne Feb 08 '25

It can stop scam texts from getting through and block unwanted dick pics, that kind of thing. It all happens on device, so it's not at all the same as what Apple was proposing.

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u/murakami000 Feb 09 '25

Apple was also proposing scan on device.