Amazon Echo Users Outraged as 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' Feature Gets Axed
Amazon is set to remove the 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' feature from Echo devices starting March 28, 2025, prompting privacy concerns among users. This change will route all voice commands through Amazon's cloud, eliminating local processing. Users received an email announcement detailing the removal, citing advancements in generative AI as the reason. Additionally, users who opted out of saving recordings will lose Voice ID and personalized features. Many Echo owners have expressed their dissatisfaction on forums, with some considering abandoning Alexa altogether due to privacy fears.
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