As discussed in other threads it’s a non system APK which holds no dangerous permissions and can’t gain them. It will (once enabled and if you let it) scan inbound and outbound messages for nudity. It’s there to prevent people from receiving unsolicited nudes without consent, or if they’re sending nudes make sure they aren’t falling into some pedo groomer blackmail.

I understand the initial response, but now that the info is available I question the motives of people still spreading it.

You’re not missing anything. This is FUD.