My sister said she doesn't care if her smart speaker listens because she has 'nothing to hide'.

We were at her house in Albany and she said it while asking the speaker for the weather. It hit different because she's a social worker and her job is all about client confidentiality. Does having 'nothing to hide' really mean we should give up on all privacy?

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uma40911d agoMost Upvoted

Remember when my friend's smart speaker recorded a private chat about a medical scare and later played an ad for related meds? That wasn't about hiding something bad, it was about a sensitive moment being turned into a sales pitch. Privacy isn't just for secrets, it's about controlling your own life details. Her "nothing to hide" idea misses how our personal information gets used without us ever knowing.

reesemiller11d ago

Yeah that part about "controlling your own life details" hits hard. I read an article about how data brokers build these creepy profiles... like they know if you're trying to get pregnant or dealing with debt. That info gets sold and used to target you when you're most vulnerable. It's not about having secrets, it's about not wanting your private struggles turned into a marketing opportunity. Your friend's story is the perfect example of that feeling.

alicew6811d ago

Exactly. It's the creepy factor. Like your home is listening and waiting to sell you stuff.