The first open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant for the home is here
Briefly

The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is designed for privacy, running locally and not relying on cloud services. It aims to give users voice control in a safe manner.
The open-source voice assistant hardware features dual microphones for voice detection and a speaker for response. It represents a significant upgrade in the Home Assistant platform.
"We all deserve a voice assistant that doesn't harvest our data and limit features. That's why we're rapidly advancing our open-source, privacy-focused voice assistant for the home," says Paulus Schoutsen.
Home Assistant's voice assistant aims to offer functionality similar to major competitors, while maintaining a strong focus on user privacy and local operation.
Read at ZDNET
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