Show threadEric Lawton4d ago

We should also not meekly accept the "smart speaker" branding

Their function is primarily as listening devices.

They're #CorporateSpies

#WordsMatter

eicker.news ᳇ tech newsApr 7, 2024
»#US officials say prominent #techfirms have had their virtual pockets picked by Chinese #corporatespies: #LinweiDing was a #Google software engineer. He was also a prolific thief of #tradesecrets.« https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/linwei-ding-google-software-engineer-alleged-thief-trade-secrets-rcna146623?eicker.news #tech #media
Linwei Ding was a Google software engineer. He was also a prolific thief of trade secrets, say prosecutors.

The Linwei Ding case illustrates what U.S. officials say is an ongoing nightmare: Google and other top U.S. tech firms have had their pockets picked by China.

NBC News