Amazon Unveils New Privacy Features for Alexa Products

Amazon has introduced automatic data deletion for Alexa users, enhancing privacy by allowing users to opt-out of human annotation of voice recordings. At its September event, Amazon unveiled new Echo devices, including the Echo Studio and Echo Buds, competing with Apple's products. Alexa now boasts over 100,000 skills and is integrated into more than 85,000 devices. Despite lacking a smartphone, Amazon is expanding its Alexa ecosystem, exploring wearables like the Echo Frame and Echo Loop, but has not yet ventured into smartwatches or healthcare.

What change did Amazon make to improve user privacy regarding Alexa recordings?

• They stopped recording audio altogether.

• They introduced automatic data deletion options.

• They started encrypting all recordings.

• They allowed users to download their recordings.

Which new product did Amazon introduce as a competitor to Apple's HomePod?

• Echo Frame

• Echo Loop

• Echo Buds

• Echo Studio

What percentage of global smart speaker sales did Amazon account for in the second quarter?

• 25%

• 35%

• 45%

• 15%

Which Amazon product allows users to interact with Alexa through eyeglasses?

• Echo Studio

• Echo Frame

• Echo Buds

• Echo Loop

What is one area Amazon has not yet made a significant push into, according to the transcript?

• Health care

• Smart speakers

• Wearables

• Smartphones