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Anthropic is now prompting Claude users during voice interactions to voluntarily allow their audio recordings and voice chats to be used for training its AI models. The option is separate from the existing toggle for text chats and coding sessions, and it is disabled by default, requiring users to actively opt in via Settings > Privacy. Users can disable the setting or delete previously shared voice data at any time.
LG issued a detailed statement pushing back on a Gamers Nexus investigation alleging its smart TVs capture audio and network data even while asleep or offline. The company said voice processing only activates via a wake word or remote button press, and that features like Automatic Content Recognition and ad targeting are opt-in, not default.
LG pushed back after GamersNexus published a video alleging that its G5 TVs could be hacked via a man-in-the-middle attack to capture ambient audio and viewing data, even with the microphone switch off. LG stated its TVs only process voice data when the remote's voice button is pressed or a wake word is spoken, and that unrecognized audio is never sent to its servers.