Amazon reveals private Alexa voice data files (heise.de)

So Amazon does keep these recordings server-side, indefinitely? Are we still to trust that they're only recording once the trigger-word is detected?

I've never understood the charm of having an always on, listen to everything home assistants... Why? Just why?

To be honest though, I do have Google assistant on my phone and vibe recognition turned on... But at least that's an option. With these in home assistants, voice is the only mode!