Everything you say to Alexa now becomes training material for AI
a year ago
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- #privacy
- #Amazon
- Amazon has removed the 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' option for certain Echo devices, meaning all voice commands will now be processed in Amazon’s cloud.
- This change is to support new generative AI features in Alexa, with voice data used to train Alexa+, Amazon’s next-gen voice assistant.
- Privacy concerns include increased risk of data leaks, potential human review of recordings, and unclear data deletion policies.
- Amazon claims voice recordings are encrypted and deleted after processing, but users question the transparency and control over their data.
- The shift reflects a broader trend where tech companies prioritize AI training over user privacy, raising ethical and security concerns.