Oct 14, 2024 · Luckily, it’s highly unlikely that the government is listening to you directly via Alexa. However, that doesn’t prevent Amazon from sharing your personal information in response to …

Ever asked Alexa if she works for the government? Some users claim she pauses, deflects—or even shuts off. Is it just a myth... or is there something more?

Don’t Ask Alexa if It Works for the CIA “I jokingly asked Alexa, Alexa do you work for the CIA? It shut itself off,” says Reddit user Tsquare43.

Mar 29, 2025 · Ultimately, the question of whether Alexa “works with” the CIA boils down to understanding the complex intersection of technology, government, and data privacy.

Jan 18, 2025 · The short answer is no, Alexa does not work with the CIA. Amazon’s own policies and guidelines explicitly state that the company does not share user data with any government …

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5 days ago · Amazon to invest $50bn in AI for US government customers The federal government seeks to develop tailored artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and drive significant cost savings …

Nov 19, 2023 · The idea that Alexa or other personal assistant software systems are tools for government surveillance isn’t new, and has been debated for many years. However, recently a …

Jan 4, 2017 · Just days after Christmas, news broke that police in Bentonville, Arkansas, had issued a warrant to Amazon to turn over audio recordings from an Echo as part of a hot tub …

Sep 12, 2019 · The Census Bureau is going so far as to consider how voice assistants, such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, could be used to spread misinformation. An accurate census …

May 6, 2019 · Can this futuristic device—Amazon’s Alexa—that we keep on our nightstands or kitchen tables actually be used against us? Part I of this comment will present a series of …

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Apr 21, 2017 · Agencies including the departments of Energy, Homeland Security, and Housing and Urban Development have expressed an interest in the effort, which is now in its early …

Apr 23, 2018 · A wild card for Amazon's future as a government contractor is whether President Trump continues to attack the company, Ives said.

Mar 9, 2017 · After new WikiLeaks documents confirmed that the CIA’s hacking capabilities extend to Samsung smart TVs, any owner of an internet-connected microphone device is right …

Sep 26, 2017 · For many public agencies at the state and local levels, these Alexa-centric programs are in testing or infancy stages, with public officials saying they plan to expand them …

Nov 11, 2024 · However, if the CIA were to consider using Alexa, it’s essential to develop a secure integration protocol, implement data storage and security measures, and monitor and …

Dec 1, 2020 · We built a product that makes it easy to electronically temporarily "unplug" your Alexa devices when you want privacy. Just say "Alexa Go Away" or use our new …

4 days ago · Considering a New Echo Device? You Have to Try These 7 Alexa+ Features Amazon's AI-powered Alexa offers new features for just about everyone. Here's how to get …

Mar 24, 2017 · In the future, citizens seeking government services might not flock to websites. Instead, they might ask their Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri or a text-based chatbot for help. At …

6 days ago · One of the big technological shifts caused by artificial intelligence (AI) is in its integration into government operations. As local, state, and federal governments worldwide …

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Interestingly, this is exactly the issue with advancing technologies, like Alexa, and the government’s ability to search troves of data controlled by companies, like Amazon.

4 days ago · The administration portrayed it as the government's most ambitious marshaling of federal scientific resources since the Apollo space missions of the 1960s.

Jul 12, 2025 · 24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me Amazon’s new generative AI–powered Alexa is more conversational, more helpful, and more human. I’ve …

3 days ago · CIA director John Ratcliffe has said that Rahmanullah Lakanwal worked with U.S. government entities in Afghanistan.

6 days ago · The Department of Government Efficiency made dramatic forays across Washington in the early months of Trump's second term.

Dec 19, 2024 · But has Alexa’s capabilities extended beyond the boundaries of smart home devices? In this article, we’ll explore whether Alexa works with the CIA, a question that has …

Alexa, Do You Work For the Government? Interrogating the Amazon Echo.

3 days ago · The Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., worked with U.S. entities, including the CIA, as a member of a partner force …

1 day ago · Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis for medical trips Ms Mahmood said the Government is working with providers to introduce alternatives

2 days ago · “The Biden administration justified bringing the alleged shooter to the United States in September 2021 due to his prior work with the U.S. government, including C.I.A., as a …

Jan 10, 2025 · The benefits of using Alexa for the CIA, including cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved situational awareness, make it a compelling option. However, the …

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Nov 14, 2025 · Now that the government shutdown has ended, federal employees are expected to receive backpay soon. Here's when to expect checks.

Nov 20, 2025 · The Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the nearly 20,000 air traffic controllers and technicians who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive …

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