In the era of smart homes, Amazon's Alexa has become an omnipresent voice-activated assistant, streamlining daily tasks and enhancing convenience. However, the widespread integration of Alexa into households raises legitimate concerns about user privacy. As users revel in the ease of commanding tasks, the million-dollar question lingers: Is Alexa silently eavesdropping, and should users be apprehensive about potential privacy breaches? Privacy Risks with Alexa: Unveiling the Shadows Recording Conversations: One significant concern concerns Alexa's ability to record conversations. While it technically waits for a wake-up word, instances of inadvertent recordings and misinterpretations have surfaced. Amazon's admission that its employees listen to snippets for improvement adds a layer of vulnerability, with the potential for sensitive information leakage. Third-Party Apps: Integrating third-party apps, known as Skills, introduces another layer of risk. While Amazon assures ...