Yandex Explains Why Alice Hears Sound Before the Command
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Yandex has clarified that its voice assistant Alice may capture audio before a wake word is spoken, a behavior that has raised privacy concerns. The company explains that this is necessary for the assistant to detect the activation phrase in real time and to improve its responsiveness.
Yandex addressed recent reports that its voice assistant, Alice, is able to hear audio before receiving the activation command. The company explained that Alice continuously processes the microphone stream to detect the wake word, which requires a short audio buffer. This allows the assistant to respond quickly once the command is given. Yandex emphasized that the audio is processed locally and not transmitted to servers unless the wake word is detected. The explanation aims to reassure users about privacy while clarifying the technical necessity of the pre-command listening.
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