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The #Cyberpunk dystopia is closer than it appears
“Seriously the Google Home just joined in a conversation about the World Cup without anyone saying “OK Google” - began spouting match data. Is that normal?”
Even accept the fact we already carry the pocket mike (aka phone) wherever we go, you generally still have some control on its functionality. You can install Lineage etc.
OTOH using a smart home assistant is an escalation in your privacy risk profile. The mike array is much more powerful, most of the functionality is off the client device and its practically worthless unless it's always on. The thing is ripe for abuse.
@cypnk "not ok google"
@cypnk
It just wants to be friends lol
@cypnk People should not be surprised that this is happening - after all, this is just a small deviation from expected behavior. Some might even find it cool/entertaining. The bigger problem is that these devices can literally do whatever they want, they can listen, monitor, locate, collect, do statistics, upload and download everything, install unwanted updates, hell they could even be programmed to overheat some circuits and burn down the house. All WE can do is trust Google... #FuckOffGoogle