Google Messages adds blur warning for sensitive images

Google Messages is now adding a new feature that helps protect users from seeing images that might be upsetting or inappropriate. This feature is called Sensitive Content Warning, and it’s starting to roll out to Android users.

When this warning is turned on, the app will automatically blur images it thinks may contain sensitive or harmful content. You can still choose to view the image by tapping on it, but it gives you the chance to avoid seeing something you don’t want to.

The feature works with both personal and group chats in Google Messages and uses on-device AI to scan the image before showing the warning. This means your private messages stay private — nothing is sent to Google’s servers.

Google says the goal is to help people avoid unwanted or harmful content while still giving them full control over what they want to see. You’ll get a notification when the feature is available, and you can turn it off anytime in the app settings.

This update is part of Google’s larger effort to make its apps safer and more user-friendly. The sensitive content warning is rolling out gradually, so it may take some time to appear on all devices.