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Controversy Surrounding Android SafetyCore Installation

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  • Introduction of Android SafetyCore by Google for Android 9 and later devices
  • Controversy over automatic installation without explicit user consent
  • Concerns regarding privacy implications and lack of transparency
  • Skepticism among users despite Google's assurance of on-device processing
  • Issues with silent installation, difficulty in uninstalling, and potential reinstallation during system updates
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  • SafetyCore's machine-learning functionality can target, detect, and filter images for sensitive content beyond just nude images.
  • Google emphasizes that SafetyCore is designed to securely and privately classify unwanted content when requested by apps through an optional feature, putting users in control.
  • Users express concerns over the silent installation of SafetyCore on Android 9+ devices without explicit user consent, leading to skepticism despite Google's assurance of on-device processing without data transmission to external servers.
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  • Users expressed concerns over the lack of consent given for SafetyCore's installation, with one user reporting the inability to pause or stop the installation process.
  • SafetyCore's stealthy installation method raised privacy and control issues among users, as it bypassed user preferences such as downloading only over Wi-Fi.
  • Despite Google's assurance of on-device processing, users questioned the transparency of SafetyCore's operations and its potential impact on privacy.
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