A bit of a problem involving a wife wanting family pictures, a deceased husband, and 10+TB of files mostly containing porn.

Seeking Solutions: Organizing Family Photos Amidst a Mountain of Adult Content

As a technician at a computer repair shop, I often encounter unique and challenging tasks. Recently, a rather unusual situation came across my desk that I thought might resonate with others who deal with digital storage and organization.

This morning, I was presented with two computers and two 4TB hard drives that had been brought in by a woman seeking assistance in retrieving family photographs. At first glance, this appeared to be a straightforward job; however, as I began to explore the contents of these drives, I quickly realized the daunting challenge ahead. The majority of the files were adult content—likely a chaotic mix of images and videos.

The client’s request was clear: she was only interested in the family photos. However, sifting through what seemed like an overwhelming volume of explicit material to isolate those precious family memories proved to be a formidable task. I couldn’t help but feel a mix of concern and curiosity about the previous owner of these files, given the sheer volume of adult content stored.

Given this scenario, I’m reaching out to the community for suggestions. Are there any software solutions available that can streamline the process of filtering through a large collection of images and videos? Ideally, I am looking for a program that can automatically identify and separate non-pornographic content, similar to the safe search features utilized in educational settings.

Your insights and recommendations would be immensely helpful as I navigate through this unusual yet intriguing challenge. Thank you in advance for your assistance!

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  1. Hi, thanks for sharing your detailed situation. When dealing with large volumes of mixed content and aiming to isolate family photos, several software solutions can help automate the filtering process:

    • Microsoft Seeing AI or Google Lens: These tools utilize AI to recognize objects, landmarks, and even text within images, which may assist in identifying family-related photos based on visual cues.
    • Photo Organization Software like Adobe Lightroom or Mylio: While primarily designed for photo management, some tools have facial recognition and metadata filtering features that can help identify and group images of specific people or events.
    • Content Filtering Software: Software such as ImageIntelligence or DeepDetect can classify images based on content, including nudity detection, which can help automatically exclude explicit material.

    Additionally, you might consider creating a custom script utilizing AI APIs like Google Cloud Vision or Amazon Rekognition to scan and categorize images in bulk. These services can detect objects, scenes, and even text to help separate family photos from explicit content.

    Always ensure you have proper backups before performing bulk operations, and handle sensitive data responsibly. Good luck with your project, and I hope these suggestions help streamline your workflow!

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