You've probably heard the comment that if you want your privacy, then stay away from IoT. It's easy to suggest not using such products at all. But what if they provide great convenience and you really like them?
In exchange for that convenience, tech companies expect us to sacrifice our privacy. They expect us to invite always-on microphones into our living rooms, our kitchens, and even our bedrooms. They store our recordings indefinitely, hire human subcontractors to listen in, and sell our data to third parties. That’s a deal we’re not willing to take. We love our smart speakers, but we demand control over when they’re listening and what they hear. In short, we want both convenience and privacy.