Starting March 28, 2025, Amazon will move all Alexa voice command processing to the cloud, eliminating local processing options. This change raises privacy concerns as voice recordings will be sent to Amazon's servers, affecting features for users who prioritize privacy.
Starting March 28, 2025, Amazon Echo users will lose the ability to process voice requests locally, raising privacy concerns. Users must change settings to maintain some features, causing outrage among the community.
Amazon Echo devices, including Echo Dot and Echo Show models, have discontinued local processing of voice requests, now sending recordings to the cloud. This change affects user privacy settings and follows the introduction of Alexa+ with generative AI.
