HMPRESENTLY: Uh oh… Your Device is Listening…

If you have one those artificial intelligence devices you can talk to, with your questions about almost anything… your device — and humans, too! — may be listening harder than you think.

So, if you’re joking around, asking your device nonsensical questions, to get a rise out of it… well, I stumbled on an article in Android Authority, about high tech employees, apparently, catching your crazy words.

Imagine all the things you’ve said…

Have you said anything inappropriate? Have you ever asked your device to make funny sounds, like certain noises and such, if you know what I mean? The kind of sounds that make you laugh.

Wondering if humans, along with AI, are, indeed, capturing your words… have you ever said: If you’re listening, what I just said about my crazy uncle, I was only kidding! I love the guy!

Well, anyway, even if your comments — word-for-word — are hanging around somewhere at high tech companies, why worry?

This technology is pretty secure, isn’t it?

Harvey Radin

Harvey Radin is former senior vice president in charge of corporate communications and media relations, Bank of America Western Region. He makes his home in Redwood City, CA.