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PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

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www.instagram.com WIRED on Instagram: "Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer view of the privacy concessions people will have to make to maximize usage of the AI voice assistant and avoid bricking functionality of already-purchased devices. In an email sent to customers today, Amazon said that Echo users will no longer be able to set their devices to process Alexa requests locally and, therefore, avoid sending voice recordings to Amazon’s cloud. Amazon apparently sent the email to users with “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” enabled on their Echo. Starting on March 28, recordings of every command spoken to the Alexa living in Echo speakers and smart displays will automatically be sent to Amazon and processed in the cloud. Attempting to rationalize the change, Amazon’s email said: “As we continue to expand Alexa’s capabilities with generative AI features that rely on the processing power of Amazon’s secure cloud, we have decided to no longer support this feature.” However, there are plenty of reasons people wouldn't want Amazon to receive recordings of what they say to their personal device. For one, the idea of a conglomerate being able to listen to personal requests made in your home is, simply, unnerving. Further, Amazon has previously mismanaged Alexa voice recordings. In 2023, Amazon agreed to pay $25 million in civil penalties over the revelation that it stored recordings of children’s interactions with Alexa forever. Adults also didn’t feel properly informed of Amazon’s inclination to keep Alexa recordings unless prompted not to until 2019—five years after the first Echo came out. Tap the 🔗 in bio to read the full story."

24K likes, 1,076 comments - wired on March 17, 2025: "Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer view of the privacy concessions people will have ...

WIRED on Instagram: "Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer view of the privacy concessions people will have to make to maximize usage of the AI voice assistant and avoid bricking functionality of already-purchased devices.

In an email sent to customers today, Amazon said that Echo users will no longer be able to set their devices to process Alexa requests locally and, therefore, avoid sending voice recordings to Amazon’s cloud. Amazon apparently sent the email to users with “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” enabled on their Echo. Starting on March 28, recordings of every command spoken to the Alexa living in Echo speakers and smart displays will automatically be sent to Amazon and processed in the cloud.

Attempting to rationalize the change, Amazon’s email said: “As we continue to expand Alexa’s capabilities with generative AI features that rely on the processing power of Amazon’s secure cloud, we have decided to no longer support this feature.”

However, there are plenty of reasons people wouldn't want Amazon to receive recordings of what they say to their personal device. For one, the idea of a conglomerate being able to listen to personal requests made in your home is, simply, unnerving.

Further, Amazon has previously mismanaged Alexa voice recordings. In 2023, Amazon agreed to pay $25 million in civil penalties over the revelation that it stored recordings of children’s interactions with Alexa forever. Adults also didn’t feel properly informed of Amazon’s inclination to keep Alexa recordings unless prompted not to until 2019—five years after the first Echo came out.

Tap the 🔗 in bio to read the full story."

Big brother is always listening.

  • Interesting I've had the opposite experience. All the psychiatrists I've met, worked with, and been treated by have been kind and wonderful. The only bad experience I've had has been dealing with a cruel PhD psychologist, who I think just hates men because of something in her past and took it out on the people she had power over.

  • Woodworking @lemmy.ca
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Finished walnut slab table

    Sanded to 150 and gave it two coats of Rubio Monocoat. It was still too dull so I buffed it back with a red Scotch-Brite had and hit it with the refinishing oil, followed by like six coats of generic automotive ceramic coating.

    Woodworking @lemmy.ca
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Attempting an endgrain cutting board

    I am starting off the new year by using my discount second hand tools to try and cobble together a nice birthday present for my wife. Materials include water damaged maple, warped walnut, and spider-infested purple heart. Wish me luck.

    Terrible Estate Agent Photos @feddit.uk
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    fridge in the bedroom

    to rehydrate between love making sessions

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    final fall colors

    This small red Japanese maple is barely hanging on to it's late fall foliage.

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Restyled this Rocky mountain Juniper

    This tree has been 3 years in training and it's about 8 years old total. It was created from nursery stock intended as a landscape plant. I'd started by chopping it in half and then splitting the trunk with the help of a friend who taught me how to use raffia.

    New Communities @lemmy.world
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Welcome to the wonderful world of Bonsai!

    Come enjoy some horticultural artwork and exchange ideas with fellow enthusiasts. We welcome all hobbyists, amateurs, professionals, and complete noobs. [email protected]

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Cleaned up this little bougie today

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    cleaned up this lil Chinese elm today

    2 yrs in training

    Woodworking @lemmy.ca
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    UPDATE: The slab is flat... ish

    There is a lot more checking than I realized, and I'm afraid filling these gaps by just pouring in epoxy will be difficult. I want to keep the live edge and avoid making a complete deep pour epoxy mold. Some of these gaps go all the way through The 2-in slab. Any tips for me?

    Woodworking @lemmy.ca
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    rate my router sled setup

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    bonsai bench summer update

    My faithful tanuki guardian is standing watch.

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Juniper procumbens moyogi style

    Woodworking @lemmy.ca
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    DIY router planing jig help needed

    Bought this black walnut cookie off of Facebook marketplace for a good price. The only catch is it is warped, cracked, cupped, and twisted. It's about 4 in thick and that's plenty of material to make a coffee table, but I need some advice and guidance on making a router planing jig please.

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    First attempt at juniper Deadwood carving

    The kutzall carving disc and drill bits are amazing.

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    20-year-old multitrunk boxwood summer pruning

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Started styling this rocky mtn juniper

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Savannah style Chinese elm

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    Shohin Japanese black pine

    Bonsai @discuss.tchncs.de
    PlantDadManGuy @lemmy.world

    juniper procumbens pruning