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Consumers push back against AI voice data collection

Some individuals are refusing to leave voicemails or speak on recorded phone calls, opting instead to communicate via email. This stance is driven by concerns over companies using voice data for voice recognition and AI training, as often disclosed in privacy policies. The movement encourages pushing back against such data collection practices to protect personal privacy. AI

IMPACT Individuals are increasingly scrutinizing data collection practices, potentially impacting how companies utilize voice data for AI development.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece expressing a personal stance on data privacy related to AI training.

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Consumers push back against AI voice data collection

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Does anyone else refuse to leave messages or talk on the phone when companies say that the call is being recorded (as opposed to *may be* recorded like in the o

    Does anyone else refuse to leave messages or talk on the phone when companies say that the call is being recorded (as opposed to *may be* recorded like in the olden days)? I've started hanging up and sending them emails instead, explaining that I refuse to have my voice recorded …