[Central-md-chapter] Amazon echo / Google Home - who is listening

[Graham Mehl]

Hi All,

I know you all may be up on or have a desire for technology, so I thought I
would provide information to keep you informed.

When ever you think to buy any product, it is importatnt to ask the right
questions and do your research. And then evaluate what is important to you.
During our chapter meeting Joe asked an importantquestion - privacy and
security of what is being said if devices are always listening. I came
across an article that speaks directly to this question.whether it is the
echo or siri or the google home, it is being capturedto help improve their
services. Check out the article and make your own decisions. The second
article is another review of the products on how well they work.

 

 

While on the subject of those virtual assistants, "Alexa and Google Home
Record What You Say. What Happens to Your Data?"
https://www.wired.com/2016/12/alexa-and-google-record-your-voice/?mbid=socia
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These YouTubers asked Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant 50 questions - who
do you think came out on top?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5sD3LOfES8
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Graham Mehl

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NFB Central Maryland Chapter, Vice President

LCB graduate, 2016

 

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