> All of which is moot to the original point: that people can choose whether or not this equipment is in their environment or not. Effectively they cannot. Abs

> All of which is moot to the original point: that people can choose whether or not this equipment is in their environment or not. Effectively they cannot. Absolutely. Just pointing out that we're on the path to adding always on cloud connected far field microphones in every other house in the country. Good luck "choosing" to not be listened to. The largest danger is self-censorship. "What is the risk somebody is listening to non-correct speech? I'd better watch what I say and not formulate non-correct speech."