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Voice Assistant
Privacy
Speech interface that captures audio, transcribes it, and processes intents, often via cloud services.
Definition
Voice assistants record audio segments, run speech-to-text, and process intent using models. Some processing occurs on-device; other parts may occur in the cloud with logging and retention.
In plain English
Speech interface that captures audio, transcribes it, and processes intents, often via cloud services.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Audio and transcripts can contain personal information; strong consent, minimization, and local processing reduce exposure.
Example
Example: Configure wake-word processing on-device and disable cloud retention of transcripts where possible.
Apps Using Voice Assistant
Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept