Google Messages: Google Messages gets a new 'safety shield', automatically blurring pornographic videos..

Google Messages is now expanding its Sensitive Content Warning feature to videos, allowing the app to detect nudity or explicit content and alert users before playing it. Such videos will automatically be blurred, and users can delete them without viewing them. This feature builds on the image warning system introduced in August, which will further improve safety and privacy in chats. This feature is similar to the Sensitive Content Warning system on Apple's iOS, which helps avoid explicit images and videos on messaging and sharing platforms.
Google Messages is rolling out the Sensitive Content Warning feature for videos.
Google Messages is officially rolling out the video detection feature with the October 2025 Play Services update (v25.39). This feature is highlighted in the latest Play Services release notes. However, this warning will not appear on all devices immediately as it is being rolled out gradually. Google's system updates are released in phases, so many users may still be on the September version.
With this feature, the Google Messages app will scan both incoming and outgoing videos, just as it already does for images. This entire process happens on-device, so no data is shared or uploaded externally. SafetyCore, an Android framework, powers this feature, which detects explicit content in photos and videos and keeps all data private on the device.
Based on the existing system for images, this feature will automatically blur any videos that are found to be explicit. This allows users to review or delete content without viewing it, keeping the chatting experience safe and smooth.
This small but important update is significant because the Sensitive Content Warning feature prevents unwanted exposure, especially for younger users. All detection happens locally, so no media is sent to Google's servers.
Similarly, Apple's Communication Safety feature also blurs explicit content in iMessage and displays safety tips for children. The only difference is that Apple's system is specifically for minors, while Google's is for both teens and adults and automatically adjusts settings based on age.
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