Android's Find My Device Can Now Let You Track Your Friends – and I'm Not Sure if That's Cool or Creepy
Google has added a new people tracking feature to its Find My Device, allowing users to share their location with friends and family via the People tab. This feature is currently in beta and provides a convenient way to quickly locate loved ones, but raises concerns about digital privacy and stalking. The feature includes digital protections, such as alerts when tracking is enabled and automatic detection of unknown trackers.
- On one hand, this new feature could be a game-changer for organizing meetups or keeping track of family members in emergency situations, highlighting the potential benefits of location sharing for everyday life.
- But on the other hand, how do we balance the convenience of sharing our locations with friends and family against the risks of being tracked without consent, especially when it comes to potential exploitation by malicious actors?