Voice-Activated Assistants Raise Privacy Concerns

The video discusses privacy concerns related to smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google devices. It highlights the measures taken by these companies to protect user privacy, such as passive listening and wake words. The discussion also covers potential risks, including hacking and trust issues with tech giants. Comparisons are made with other surveillance technologies, and the video concludes with legal and ethical considerations, questioning the possibility of law enforcement using these devices for surveillance.

What is a major concern raised by critics about smart speakers like Amazon Echo?

• They normalize surveillance.

• They are too expensive.

• They have poor sound quality.

• They are difficult to set up.

What precaution does Amazon take to prevent unauthorized apps on their smart speakers?

• They allow any app to be installed.

• They use a curated system called skills.

• They require a password for each app.

• They do not allow any third-party apps.

What has not yet been demonstrated with smart speakers, according to the transcript?

• Remote hacking of the devices.

• Installation of third-party apps.

• Recording of all conversations.

• Use in illegal activities.

How might smart speaker technology change in the future to address privacy concerns?

• By reducing the amount of data sent to the cloud.

• By increasing the number of wake words.

• By eliminating voice recognition features.

• By making the devices more expensive.

What is a potential legal concern regarding the use of smart speakers?

• They could malfunction frequently.

• They could be used as eavesdropping devices.

• They might be used to play loud music.

• They might not recognize different voices.