Google voice search records and keeps conversations people have

independent.co.uk

18 points·rock57··7 comments

Google voice search doesn't record everything said near the smartphone.

In fact, it only records and send to the mothership when the OK Google is recognized.

Another clickbait article with just FUD

Haven’t we known this for a while? I don’t see it as being all that scandalous if it’s available right on the history page along with everything else Google keeps track of.

And if "delete" means delete it's probably not an issue.

But does "delete" mean delete?

That’s another question. I’m just saying that I was a bit surprised that people were reacting so strongly to something that had been there all along but that they had not bothered to look for. If they really cared so much, wouldn’t they have checked for it themselves rather than waiting for someone else to find it?

Many places require two-party consent for audio recording. So this is clearly illegal in those places.

Not just FUD - Google mis-recognized words to mean "positive" or "OK Google" that were part of various German conversations.

This means I inadvertently recorded snippets of conversation with friends without their knowledge, and was able to listen to them now.

In Germany this is a crime and could get you up to three years. (§ 201 StGB)

So, if I understand correctly, Google records everything that is said next to a Android phone with voice search enabled? The crazy thing is that other people's phones may record your voice.

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