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I’m not denying that personal conversations happen in the kitchen. But the most intimate space? That’s pure hyperbole.

Not to mention I think the paranoia about these home assistant devices is overblown. Do you use a smartphone? In your intimate kitchen?? It has just as much capability to listen to you.




You’re making an argument of false equivalency. Anyone who has used Siri can tell you that its listening capabilities are vastly overstated. There is a reason they make smart speakers and don’t just leverage your phone, despite the fact that almost everyone with a smart speaker has both.


What if I’m using Google Assistant on my phone and home assistant? What’s the meaningful difference?


> Do you use a smartphone?

We have a saying that loosely translates to “If the barn burns down, so does the house”. The meaning is that it’s not really wise to let the house burn down if the barn is burning.




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