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Our vacuum listened in and we made new home rules
Last week, our Roomba was cleaning while my roommate and I argued about money. We later found out it kept audio from our chat. It felt creepy that a device recorded our private talk. We got into an awkward fight about privacy. Now, we just turn off its microphone before any personal discussions. This little habit stops unwanted listening. It made me see how smart tech can hurt trust in your own house.
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uma_williams7mo ago
But isn't that just how these things learn to work better?
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emma_flores7mo ago
You mentioned it kept audio from your chat. Did the vacuum company explain why it needed to store that, or was it just a default setting you never knew about? I'd be curious what their privacy policy actually says about voice data.
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stone.brian7mo ago
The fact it kept the audio file is what gets me. That's not just listening, it's saving private talks without a clear reason. It turns a helpful tool into a real privacy worry.
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blair_taylor327mo ago
Exactly, the saving part is what crosses a line. My smart speaker did something similar, holding onto recordings I never asked it to keep. It makes you wonder what else is being stored without a clear heads-up.
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