I asked Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant if they're spying on me -- here's what they said

[mfcorey1]

A lot of people are worried that voice assistants like Amazon (AMZN)'s Alexa, Apple (AAPL)'s Siri or the Google (GOOGL) Assistant are spying on us at home.

All three companies have said the assistants are not listening all the time, but only listen for a wake word — or perhaps hidden commands humans can't hear.

So I asked all three voice assistants if they're spying on us, just for kicks. Here's what each one said.
"Hey Alexa, are you spying on me?"

Here's what Amazon Alexa said:

"I only send audio back to Amazon when you activate me. For more information, and to view Amazon's privacy notice, visit the help section of your Alexa app or alexa.amazon.com."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/i-asked-siri-alexa-and-google-assistant-if-theyre-spying-on-me-%e2%80%94-heres-what-they-said/ar-AAxcD1P?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout

[genxlib]

1. I am most interested in this statement

..."or perhaps hidden commands humans can't hear. "

What the hell does that mean? Are they plotting with our dogs to rule to the world?

[WhiteTara]

2. Well that will be a war. Cats already rule the world

[FSogol]

3. Try this: "Siri, play back the last 30 minutes of my wife's snoring...."

[barbtries]

4. you know what's really scary?!

when i clicked on the link i saw an ad for the best flea and tick meds - i just texted my son to pick them up from the vet's this morning.

they are spying on me.