Files that are uploaded to public folders are frequently flagged for copyright violations. Google uses automated scans to detect unauthorized content, causing these files to be taken down rapidly.
Users have reported seeing files appear in their drives that they did not upload. This usually happens due to "Shared Drives" permissions or glitches where a file is shared with a group email address (like a workplace domain), causing it to populate in the drives of everyone in that group. google drive now you see me
Google’s Terms of Service are clear: While they provide the infrastructure, the risk of data loss is largely borne by the user. Files that are uploaded to public folders are