Amazon has announced that starting March 28, users with Echo devices will no longer have the option to keep voice recordings on-device. An email to affected users stated that recordings will be sent to Amazon's cloud for processing, a change linked to the expansion of Alexa's capabilities through generative AI. Previously saved recordings will also be deleted, and the personalized voice ID feature will be disabled. This decision aligns with upcoming updates to Alexa, including the launch of Alexa+, which utilizes more user data for better intelligent responses.
Amazon is compelling Echo users to consent to send their voice recordings to the cloud for processing, indicating a shift towards enhancing Alexa's generative AI capabilities.
Starting March 28, the Do Not Send Voice Recordings setting will be eliminated, leading all Echo devices to default to sending voice commands to Amazon's cloud.
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