Episode 699 • • 1:06:18 - 1:09:45
699: 50 Shades of Terror
Voice Recognition Security, Crowfall Kickstarter and Job Karma
A donation from Gordon Walton regarding his "Crowfall" Kickstarter leads to a discussion on the security vulnerabilities of voice-activated assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google. The hosts demonstrate how broadcast audio can trigger devices to delete files or order products. They recall historical jokes about voice recognition and provide "job karma" to listeners seeking employment.