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Smart speakers record private conversations.

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Is it true that Smart speakers record private conversations?

Yes. A reference article on smart speakers reports that an analysis of Echo Dots found 30–38% of spurious recordings were human conversations, and a Zenodo paper states the devices stay in listening mode and gather data on discussions even without a command. Other sources describe accidental activation recording private talk and privacy concerns about data collection.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 7
Smart speaker
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Smart speaker. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_speaker

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SMART SPEAKERS: CAN THEY BE TRUSTED?
2023
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Faris, S. (2023). SMART SPEAKERS: CAN THEY BE TRUSTED?. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8006783

Deep Learning Meets Private Talk: Conversational AI Can Predict Speaker Traits by Eavesdropping for Only 30 Seconds
2021
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Deep Learning Meets Private Talk: Conversational AI Can Predict Speaker Traits by Eavesdropping for Only 30 Seconds. (2021). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1145/3473856.3474012

Designing Secure and Usable Wake Words; Regulating the Gold Rush: Using Analogies to Legislate Data Privacy in Smart Speakers
2021
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Designing Secure and Usable Wake Words; Regulating the Gold Rush: Using Analogies to Legislate Data Privacy in Smart Speakers. (2021). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.18130/7hce-ba38

User Perception of Smart Home Surveillance Among Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: Scoping Review.
2024
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J, P. C., J, B., CH, C., A, B., J, H., & SS, K. (2024). User Perception of Smart Home Surveillance Among Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: Scoping Review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2196/48526

Ultrasonic Automated Watering System; Corporate Transparency and Consumer Trust in Household Digital Assistants
2024
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Ultrasonic Automated Watering System; Corporate Transparency and Consumer Trust in Household Digital Assistants. (2024). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.18130/g2rp-5611

Seeing Around Corners
2019
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McGrath, R. (2019). Seeing Around Corners. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=J9l-DwAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

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