Risks of using voice assistants like Siri and Alexa include:
- Exposure of personal information and data
- Inaccurate search replies due to personalization of search engine results
- Third-party companies' access to shared information
- Generation of digital profiles for users
- In-app purchases and ads without explicit consent
- Inability to understand slang and informal registers
To protect yourself from potential risks associated with voice assistants, you can:
- Review the app's terms and conditions
- Change your voice assistant's settings
- Opt out of uploading personal information and data
- Track activity and review queries
- Turn off in-app purchases and ads
- Use a secure password or PIN code
- Perform regular updates and software patches