Many operating systems now include voice assist tools so that you can ask your computer simple questions without using a keyboard or mouse. In order for voice assist tools to recognize a question directed to it$,$ the microphone must always be on and a computer always analyzing conversations. What many people do not realize is that these devices are always listening and recording them. Further, to improve voice recognition, these computers often share data online and compile user profiles to tailor the voice assist tool to the user.

Please answer the following questions:

Do you think such data could be used unethically?

Have you taken any steps to protect your personal information from being shared with others?