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Say hello to Allo, the new messaging app from Google. There are many messaging apps on the market - WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SnapChat... heck, even good ol' fashioned text messages! What sets this one apart? The USP that Google has with Allo is that you can access Google's AI through the app, directly in messaging. The AI will suggest certain replies to messages, aimed at saving time if you're in a hurry, and you can also ask the AI direct questions in the message conversation. For example, you can ask it what the weather is going to be like tomorrow.
The downside of this, however, is the feeling that Google knows everything about you.
It seems that public opinion is already divided:
What is your opinion? A useful tool, or an invasion of privacy that should be avoided?
The downside of this, however, is the feeling that Google knows everything about you.
It seems that public opinion is already divided:
- GizmodoIt’s a little creepy to willingly let Google’s AI read your conversations, especially if you’re concerned about your privacy, but I say it’s completely worth it for the level of convenience that it adds. If you’re having conversations about classified or sensitive information, there are probably better apps out there for you to use.
- The IndependentEdward Snowden has warned people not to use Google’s new chat app, because it lets the company read everything that they say.
Google has finally released its new chat app after showing it off over the summer. It comes with a robot that watches everything people say and then stores it for later analysis, using that data to improve the app itself.
What is your opinion? A useful tool, or an invasion of privacy that should be avoided?