Amazon has announced the removal of the 'Do not send voice recordings' privacy setting for Echo devices.Starting March 28, 2025, all voice commands issued to Alexa will be automatically sent to Amazon's cloud for processing.This change is part of Amazon's strategy to enhance its new AI-powered assistant, Alexa Plus, at the expense of user privacy.Recent surveys indicate that a significant number of voice assistant users have concerns about trust, privacy, and passive listening.