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Channel98 said:
"Alexa, can you tell me if Amazon respects and values my privacy?" "I would have to say no. Here is a story for you."

Amazon reportedly employs thousands of people to listen to your Alexa conversations

Amazon reportedly employs thousands of people to listen to your Alexa conversations - CNN
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I'm surprised anyone is surprised by this. How do y'all think software gets better? Humans look at how you use it and fix bugs. And there's a checkbox in the settings to turn this off if you don't like it.
 
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memebag said:
I'm surprised anyone is surprised by this. How do y'all think software gets better? Humans look at how you use it and fix bugs. And there's a checkbox in the settings to turn this off if you don't like it.
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I think they still listen even if you try turning it off.

I'm not going to get one.
 
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There needs to be some kind of law that what you share with these devices/services is similar to talking to a priest or shrink. I don't like the idea of these things (23 and me is a prime [get it, prime?] example) taking your information and sharing it with johnny law.
 
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Went on a bit of a shopping spree this evening (more on that in the watch thread).

The next chapter in my never ending quest to have the most Micro SD Flash memory known to man began tonight with this:



$100 for 512 gigs? Wow. Man I love how the prices of these cards drop so drastically seemingly from month to month.

Can't wait to pop this new bad boy in my Switch. Now I will have a total of 912 gigs for my games between my new card and my old 400 gb card. Not to mention that will free up my 256 gb card to fill with movies and TV shows from my computer's hard drive.
 
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I can't escape that freaking $70 gift card to sign up for their Visa. I see it advertised on every single purchase.
 
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Four months ago, Amazon was facing backlash from Muslims for selling bath mats and welcome mats bearing Islamic calligraphy. Muslims say stepping on the Islamic writing would be disrespectful. Amazon has now found another religious group to offend. यह आक्रामक है – वे बेहतर पता होना चाहिए.

Amazon faces backlash in India for selling sneakers, rugs, toilet seat covers with images of Hindu gods

Amazon faces backlash in India for selling shoes, rugs with images of Hindu gods - Reuters
 
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