[ghoomketu]

Recently, there have been scam Android apps in India that request access to users’ contact lists. These apps then blackmail users by threatening to send deepfake videos to their contacts, falsely accusing them of heinous acts like rape.

Tragically, some individuals have even committed suicide due to this blackmail(1). So dozens of people have actually killed themselves because they mistakenly gave a permission on their phone.. just let that sink in.

Google is in a difficult position. On one hand, they need to protect user data with strict security measures. On the other hand, these measures can be seen as overly restrictive. It’s a delicate balance, and unfortunately, there’s no easy solution.

(1) https://www.thequint.com/news/india/bbc-chinese-loan-app-doc...

[meiraleal]

The world would benefit of a better solution that is for the Indian Justice system deal with the issue.

[Spivak]

Or you just put the burden on the developer who has a very high interest in jumping through hoops since money is on the other end.

[sunshowers]

Perhaps, but we must all play the cards we are dealt.