Alexa gives more than she’s asked for

One user of the Amazon Echo asked Alexa to bring up some of their files so they could read them. Alexa complied, and also gave 1,000 other files of complete strangers as well. Is this just a simple glitch or a sign of a serious problem?

0:00 Intro

2:10 A tale from Germany

3:30 Private conversations sent to another

5:45 How does an AI pick up on our habits?

7:30 Jimmy plays the role of an Echo

9:30 Where does the invasiveness end?

12:15 Jimmy’s solution: Downgrade to a touch screen.

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