It's no surprise that these companies are doing this.
They have had the capability for a while.
It's not a very long stretch to understand " Alexa search for pregnancy tests" or divorce attorneys .
Whatever it is if a buck can be made off this info someone will be there to make it
> "In-home listening devices will soon be able to judge how functional relationships are as well as interrupt an argument with an idea for how to resolve it, the study said. ... The technology would reach a verdict through acoustic analysis of communication between couples – examining everything from everyday encounters to arguments."
Currently, these devices only start listening when users ask them to, but understanding relationships would require the owners of these devices to consent to being constantly monitored.
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[ 3.0 ms ] story [ 19.9 ms ] threadCurrently, these devices only start listening when users ask them to, but understanding relationships would require the owners of these devices to consent to being constantly monitored.