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Post by enigma72 on Dec 25, 2022 0:22:59 GMT
Happily I spoke with my brother today. Merry Christmas to all!
But
My phone listened to us. After I hung up I had 2 articles about converting IRAs to Roth IRAs suggested by google.
How do I stop that?? Thank you
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Post by The Herald Erjen on Dec 25, 2022 2:05:29 GMT
Happily I spoke with my brother today. Merry Christmas to all! But My phone listened to us. After I hung up I had 2 articles about converting IRAs to Roth IRAs suggested by google. How do I stop that?? Thank you I wouldn't be surprised if there is no way to stop it. You buy the phone, and you buy that too, whether you want it or not.
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Post by darkpast on Dec 25, 2022 3:48:38 GMT
take your phone and throw it in the garbage
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Post by enigma72 on Dec 25, 2022 18:28:45 GMT
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Post by Catman on Dec 25, 2022 19:45:54 GMT
Search for disable Google Assistant.
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Post by enigma72 on Dec 25, 2022 20:07:54 GMT
thanks Catman. Will do!!
Merry Christmas!
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Post by enigma72 on Dec 25, 2022 21:58:55 GMT
Search for disable Google Assistant. I just did. Hope that does it. Again thank you!!
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Post by ant-mac on Dec 26, 2022 12:51:35 GMT
Search for disable Google Assistant. I just did. Hope that does it. Again thank you!! I still wouldn't trust it.
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Post by enigma72 on Dec 26, 2022 18:14:31 GMT
I just did. Hope that does it. Again thank you!! I still wouldn't trust it. I feel violated. About trusting it, mac, it is always around if not actually near me. Big Brother is watching!
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Post by ant-mac on Dec 26, 2022 18:42:33 GMT
I still wouldn't trust it. I feel violated. About trusting it, mac, it is always around if not actually near me. Big Brother is watching! My mobile is probably somewhere near me... most of the time. However, as it's a 3G device, it's a bit too primitive to be a real serious threat. Get a pouch or something similar to keep it in... as long as it's blind and deaf, the amount of harm it can do to you is hopefully limited.
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Post by darkramk on Jan 24, 2023 15:16:19 GMT
I would say you're welcome...but darkpast was the one who responded to you. On this matter, I make a sort of game out of it. I will routinely search for things I don't particularly care about, giving the AIs a misguided record of my personal interests to work with. I don't fish, but I will search for fishing products and how-to videos. I don't skydive, but I will surf skydiving content. Nor do I surf...you get the idea. Governments and corporations aren't the only ones who get to toy with misinformation/disinformation. If my information is valuable enough for them to collect but enough not pay for...I will give them their money's worth. It's fun, it's informative and feeds the insatiable curiosity about the world...all while exploiting the ineptitudes in the systems built to exploit us. If you choose to dabble in this game, I suggest avoiding major professional sports you have no interest in.
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Post by enigma72 on Jan 24, 2023 16:37:27 GMT
I turned off google assistant and the microphone
Like darkramk Mentioned, I've been trying weird things like fine jewelry, Caribbean cruises, etc topics I would never care about
I have not seen these ads.
Fingers crossed
Thanks for the help🤗
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Post by Catman on Jan 24, 2023 16:42:15 GMT
I turned off google assistant and the microphone Like darkramk Mentioned, I've been trying weird things like fine jewelry, Caribbean cruises, etc topics I would never care about I have not seen these ads. Fingers crossed Thanks for the help🤗 Be aware that when your phone updates the operating system or google software, google assistant and the microphone may get turned back on.
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Post by enigma72 on Jan 24, 2023 18:43:04 GMT
I turned off google assistant and the microphone Like darkramk Mentioned, I've been trying weird things like fine jewelry, Caribbean cruises, etc topics I would never care about I have not seen these ads. Fingers crossed Thanks for the help🤗 Be aware that when your phone updates the operating system or google software, google assistant and the microphone may get turned back on. thanks catman i wouldn't have thought of that
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Post by divtal on Feb 3, 2023 22:41:29 GMT
Wow, Enigma. I don't often come to this page, so I just saw the thread.
Have you seen any "ads," or other articles that would further suggest your conversation with your brother, were not entirely private?
I think that the "cookies" message that we get with SO many searches translate to "you're, now, on our list." But, I didn't think about the smartphone.
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Post by enigma72 on Feb 4, 2023 0:56:28 GMT
Wow, Enigma. I don't often come to this page, so I just saw the thread. Have you seen any "ads," or other articles that would further suggest your conversation with your brother, were not entirely private? I think that the "cookies" message that we get with SO many searches translate to " you're, now, on our list." But, I didn't think about the smartphone. I have not had any new incidents, divtal, since I: Turned off the google assistant And Turned off the microphone. Who would have thought?? PS if you have questions/problems, this board is great help. Lots of knowledgeable posters who are willing to help
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Post by Stammerhead on Feb 10, 2023 14:53:47 GMT
Talk in morse code. The worse that can happen is you’ll end up seeing adverts trying to sell you dots and dashes.
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Post by ShadowSouL: Padawan of Yoda on Feb 26, 2023 23:17:05 GMT
I just give my phone the silent treatment.
Works like a charm.
Then again, I'm assuming my phone is even aware of me or even cares.
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Post by Catman on Feb 26, 2023 23:26:41 GMT
Somehow Google Assistant popped up on Catman's tablet and asked, "What can I do for you today?" Startled, Catman said, "What the hell is this?" The reply was quite weird: "I'm a virtual assistant, but your words are still very real. Please keep them respectful."
The attempt at guilt-tripping did not work on Catman. Took a while, but he managed to get the damn thing disabled again.
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Post by enigma72 on Feb 26, 2023 23:34:39 GMT
I just give my phone the silent treatment. Works like a charm. Then again, I'm assuming my phone is even aware of me or even cares. 🤗 I'll try it😉
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