I've noticed many companies taking away features when they introduce "AI" and adding a downgraded version that needs the cloud and uploads your data, if it can do it.
Has anyone else had features taken away and replaced with "AI" that no longer works?
For example, Google's old assistant since 2010 used to be able add calender entries, location on the map, reminders, alarms, etc by using text on the screen and using voice, all offline.
For example, while offline, you could tap on a location to go to maps or "see you at 10AM on April 14th" and "OK Google, add a calender reminder for 10AM on April 14th named Doctor's appointment" and it would do it flawlessly.
I've broken my screen and was able to use my phone for everything using Google Assistant with my voice.
Now, it requires using the cloud, agreeing to all my data, text messages, map history, calender, phone call logs, 24/7 access to record from microphone and all cameras, recording all my phone calls, everything I type, my passwords and usernames, my banking information, and screen recording all can be sold worldwide without limitation, all so I can add a calender reminder or tap a phone number to call.
On-top of all that being sold, I have to have a signal and cell service, agree to arbytrytion with waiving my rights, and a lot of it doesn't even work.
Can you all use the things that's been around since 2011 that's now "AI" such as sending messages over voice and the other things i mentioned?
Google Assistant basically uses the same settings as the quoted AI fetures. Just with no warning of the things they'll access. So no you can't use it if you want to send a message over voice.
Surprise! Google has been accessing and storing your data ever since you created your Google account. Doesn't mean they have been selling it, but they probably have. They now are required to inform users that they are collecting their data and how they are using it. The TOS you agreed to when using Google outlined all this and your rights for court action or arbitration. Even if it stated one thing when you started used it, when they make modifications to the TOS, they send a notice and that notice always tells you to read it and that by continuing to use the service you agree to the new terms. All companies do this. Somewhere in the TOS is a way to opt out of having your personal data used and you can always delete your personal data (although I doubt it hasn't already been used or sold). Google is not selling your data on the dark web, but if any hackers infiltrated it, they might.
