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Arrr mateys, be ye wary! Google be eavesdropping. Hasten to yer account history 'fore ye scallywags be caught!

2024-05-30

Avast ye scallywags! Be wary of lettin' Google eavesdrop on yer private conversations through yer device's microphone! Take control of yer ship and decide what be gettin' recorded and when, lest ye be exposin' too much o' yer booty to unwanted ears! Arrr!

Arrr mateys! Some o' us be more paranoid than others about what our phones be listenin' to and what they be doin' with that information. Advertisers and data brokers know so much about ye that they don't need to listen to discover yer secrets. But ye better believe it be happenin'!Worry not me hearties, I be lookin' out for yer security and privacy, because we all know Big Tech companies ain't. A hidden feature in yer Google account be snatchin' up audio recordings from yer web and app activity, interactions with digital assistants, and more.Google says they be listenin' in just for commands and to boost marketin' efforts, but this breach of yer privacy could lead to way more significant problems. If a cybercriminal hacks into yer Google account, they can get their hands on yer stored audio and voice data, leadin' to AI voice clones that can scam yer loved ones or worse.Luckily, there be a way to stop the madness. Ye can block Google from eavesdroppin' by followin' some simple steps to protect yer privacy. Now, like magic, audio recordings from yer interactions with Google Search, Assistant, and Maps won't be saved to yer Google account or their servers. Phew!While ye be at it, check for other apps that might be listenin' in on ye. A few minutes of work, and now ye can rest a little easier, knowin' yer privacy be protected from those scurvy dogs.

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