Will Conversations in an Audi Car Be Monitored?
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Conversations will not be monitored. Below is a detailed introduction to Audi: Introduction: Audi is a German luxury car brand, with its logo consisting of four interlocking rings, representing the four companies before the merger. These companies were once manufacturers of bicycles and small passenger cars. Since the company was originally formed by the merger of four companies, each ring symbolizes one of these companies. Audi History: Audi is one of the oldest car manufacturers in Germany. Since 1932, Audi has adopted the four-ring emblem, symbolizing the merger of Audi with DKW, Horch, and Wanderer to form the Auto Union. In the 1930s, the Auto Union covered all passenger car segments that the German automotive industry could offer.
I've been driving an Audi for several years and noticed that the microphones are mainly hidden near the dome light and steering wheel, designed to capture your voice. These microphones actually function similarly to home smart speakers, requiring active activation to record, such as saying 'Hey Audi' or pressing the steering wheel button. The manufacturer promises not to secretly record in-car conversations under normal circumstances, with data encrypted when transmitted back to servers and automatically deleted shortly after. However, I think it's unrealistic to be completely at ease, as technically it's capable of continuous audio capture. My suggestion is to disable the voice assistant permissions in the car's settings if you're concerned, which completely powers down the microphones. Additionally, upgrading the car's infotainment system is crucial, as major updates often fix privacy vulnerabilities. For extra caution, remember to unplug the connected car box when parked.
