Google Messages now blurs nudity by default with on-device AI
The safety system also intervenes before users attempt to send or forward potentially explicit images. If such content is detected, Google Messages will prompt the sender with a confirmation step: "Yes, send" or "No, don't send." The idea isn't to block actions entirely but to introduce a thoughtful pause — a "speed bump" — to encourage users to reconsider impulsive decisions.As of now, the feature is limited to image-based content and does not apply to videos. It also works only when the image is shared through Google Messages with sensitive content warnings turned on. Other apps must explicitly integrate with SafetyCore for similar protection.Though the feature was officially announced in October and began rolling out in phases from February, its availability remains limited. According to early tests, the setting — located under Messages > Protection & Safety > Manage sensitive content warnings — has only appeared on a few beta devices so far, suggesting a broader rollout is still in progress.
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