Algorithms · November 2023Gaffe level: Feral
Your child's online mistake can get Google to brand you an abuser
Google's zero-tolerance scanning for child abuse content can go awry and tar innocent people as abusers, all because of a child's online mistake. One upload and your entire digital life is the evidence locker.
Source: The New York Times
Android's Earthquake Alerts Now Cover More Than 200 Regions
Google's earthquake warning system, which turns phones into a seismic sensor network, has expanded from 98 to more than 200 regions after sending over a billion alerts. Those few seconds of warning have already saved lives, and new alerts now show the epicenter and estimated magnitude to help people take action.
Source: 9to5Google