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In this episode, we explore a recent study that uncovers how popular voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant are susceptible to malicious commands. We discuss the potential risks and what users can do to protect their devices. Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠⁠ AI Facebook Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7 ... Show More
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