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Are voice assistants helping or hindering our privacy?

Corda Ludwikiewicz

Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa can be really helpful when we need to quickly find information or control our devices without using our hands. However, there are some concerns about how these assistants might impact our privacy.

One of the main worries is that these devices are always listening to us. Even though they only start really paying attention when we use the wake word (like "Hey Siri" or "Alexa"), some people are concerned that they could be recording our conversations without us knowing.

Another concern is that companies might be collecting data on us through our use of these assistants. This could involve recording our conversations to learn more about us, or using our personal information to show us targeted ads.

So, are voice assistants helping or hindering our privacy? It's hard to say for sure. On the one hand, they can be really convenient and make our lives easier. On the other hand, we need to be careful about how we use them and what information we share with them.

It's important to remember that we always have the power to control how much information we share with voice assistants. For example, we can turn them off when we're not using them, or limit the types of information they can access. By being careful and thoughtful about our use of these devices, we can help protect our privacy online.