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There is absolutely nothing in the world I would like less than an AI device listening to all of my conversations at home.


I have privacy concerns, but an AI that worked as a servant would be a great help. I can't afford servants (or slaves), but I want something that listens in and takes action when I want something. Interrupt me when I'm planning vacation to remind me that there is some other event at home when I'd be gone. When I run low on baking powder ensure I get more.

Again, the privacy concerns need to be addressed. However there is a lot of potential for an AI in my house if it works.


We called that family and community for the last few millennia. It's a shame some people want to automate that out of their lives.


It works by listening for the keyword (it's name), and only then opening a connection to servers. You can verify this by removing internet connectivity and it'll still "turn on" when you say it's name, but will be unable to respond.


It can buffer your words as text until you call it. How many kB do one speak per day? 50?




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