Google really is listening and recording on apps

Google says it only records interactions with connected devices like the Google Home speaker when we use the "wake word," of "Hey, Google," or "OK, Google." But when using many of the Google smartphone apps with a microphone for voice search, or even Google on the desktop with voice commands, it can actually record every word you say to it – whether you use the wake word or not.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/01/03/google-records-everything-voice-search-iphone-android-desktop/2800403001/?source=Snapzu