New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Google has introduced a new safety feature in its Messages app designed to protect users from inappropriate or harmful visuals. The update, which automatically detects and blurs images containing nudity, is designed with privacy and family safety in mind.

The most notable aspect of this feature is that the detection process takes place entirely on the device. No image data leaves the phone or gets uploaded to Google's servers. This ensures that while users are being protected from sensitive content, their privacy remains intact.

Whenever a nude image is detected in the app, it will appear blurred by default, along with a clear warning. This applies when sending, receiving, or forwarding such images. If users choose...