Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28
Amazon Echo users must now send all Alexa voice recordings to the cloud, as local processing is no longer an option.
MAIN POINTS
- Amazon has removed the option for local processing of Alexa requests on Echo devices.
- All voice recordings from Echo devices will be sent to Amazon's cloud.
- Customers with "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" enabled were notified by email.
- This change was reported by Ars Technica.
TAKEAWAYS
- Users concerned about privacy may need to reconsider using Echo devices.
- Cloud processing could potentially improve Alexa's response accuracy and capabilities.
- The change highlights the ongoing shift towards cloud-based services.
- Users should review their privacy settings and understand the implications of cloud processing.