“Hey, Alexa, play the latest Taylor Swift album.” Smart speakers offer amazing convenience — from playing your favorite tunes to re-ordering toilet paper — with only a simple voice command. But that convenience can come with a steep cost in privacy that many consumers aren’t even aware they’re paying.
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Study Reveals Extent of Privacy Vulnerabilities with Amazon’s Alexa
A recent study outlines a range of privacy concerns related to the programs users interact with when using Amazon’s voice-activated assistant, Alexa. Issues range from misleading privacy policies to the ability of third-parties to change the code of their programs after receiving Amazon approval.
How Alexa can help families during the COVID-19 pandemic
For families who have dedicated voice assistants, like the Amazon Echo or Google Home, here are some strategies parents can use to help balance remote life and childcare during these times of social distancing and sheltering in place. University of…
Nation’s First Campus-Wide Alexa Program Takes Another Pioneering Step Forward
Saint Louis University Continues Innovative Efforts to Enhance Campus Life for Students Through Voice and AI Technology