Publication/Creation Date

September 30 2021

Creators/Contributors

Ry Crist (creator)
Amazon, Inc. (contributor)

Description

"And that's the thing: It isn't for Amazon or any other big tech company to decide how much privacy we deserve in our homes. Our homes are meant to be safe, intimate spaces where we can be ourselves with our families without fear of discovery or judgment. And sure, if you're willing to shed some of that privacy in exchange for a robo-friend that can bat its eyes at you as it scans your face, so be it. But why are we allowing Amazon to draw the lines here? Why does Amazon get to decide what's fair game and what's off-limits in our own homes?"

Augments

Protecting, Living

Technology Keywords

Robotics, Humanoid Robots, Social Robots, Personal Robots, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Microphones, Speakers, Facial Recognition, Smart Homes, Cameras, Sensors, Cloud Computing, Periscopes, Mobile Applications

Keywords

Privacy, Surveillance, Ethics, Home, Security

Marketing Keywords

Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, Amazon Astro, Amazon Ring

Source

https://www.cnet.com/home/amazon-astro-robot-is-an-adorable-privacy-nightmare/