Alexa's New Companion: The Audio Spy Dubbed 'Dox'

The voice assistant Alexa, known for its widespread use in households, has been under scrutiny recently due to a new feature dubbed 'Dox'. This AI functionality records and transmits audio from nearby devices without explicit user consent. With this development, concerns over responsible AI governance and safe and secure AI practices are paramount.

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