Per one tech forum this week: “Google has quietly installed an app on all Android devices called ‘Android System SafetyCore’. It claims to be a ‘security’ application, but whilst running in the background, it collects call logs, contacts, location, your microphone, and much more making this application ‘spyware’ and a HUGE privacy concern. It is strongly advised to uninstall this program if you can. To do this, navigate to 'Settings’ > 'Apps’, then delete the application.”

  • dan@upvote.au
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    10 hours ago

    So is this really just a local AI model? Or is it something bigger? My S25 Ultra has the app but it hasn’t used any battery or data.

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      7 hours ago

      I mean the grapheneos devs say it is. Are they going to lie.

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        6 hours ago

        Yes, absolutely, and regularly, and without shame.

        But not usually about technical stuff.