<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Your smartphone is not constantly recording everything you say, but rather listens for its 'wake word,' like 'Hey Google' or 'Hey Siri.'</li><li>When the wake word is detected, your phone records your request and sends it to the company's servers for processing in the cloud.</li><li>You can review and delete your voice command history, disable the 'always listening' feature, and review your ad settings to enhance your privacy.</li><li>Understanding how your phone handles voice commands and taking simple steps can help you balance convenience with privacy while using a digital assistant.</li></ul>

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