Google Makes Audio Privacy Changes After Outcry

After outcry from consumers and privacy advocates, Google announced Monday that it is making changes to its practice of transcribing audio from Google Assistant devices. According to the search giant, it is asking Google Home users to re-affirm their participation in the service's Voice & Audio Activity setting. But Google says it's also making it more clear that participating entails the possibility of other people listening to audio clips of Google Assistant interactions. Alongside other tech companies, Google is responding to increased backlash against its data sharing and privacy practices. Google's change in policy is just the latest example of how customers' concerns are being taken more seriously in light of the growing tension.