Monday, 23 March, 2026
Amazon Alters Alexa Privacy Settings to Enhance AI Capabilities
By Isha
Amazon has discontinued the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" feature on Alexa-enabled Echo devices. This change means all voice interactions are now processed in Amazon's cloud to support new AI functionalities, including the upcoming Alexa+ service. Users who opt out of saving recordings may experience reduced personalization, as features like Voice ID require stored data. Amazon assures that user privacy remains a priority, offering tools to manage voice recording preferences.
Read full story at Economic Times