Amazon wants your voice data!

Plus, Roblox unleashes “Cube” – its AI-powered 3D model generator

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Tak Lo & Daniel Akpobare
March 18, 2025

Hello and welcome to the Automated, your AI tour guide.

AI is already pushing the boundaries of privacy, and Amazon may have just shattered them completely.

If you thought AI and privacy could coexist, Amazon’s latest move might be proof that they can’t.

Here’s what we have for you today:

  • ❌ Amazon Kills Alexa’s Privacy Setting.

  • 🎮 Roblox Unleashes “Cube” – Its AI-Powered 3D Model Generator!

  • 🛠️ AI tools to create jaw-dropping music videos.

  • 🦾 The 15 best GPTs to use with ChatGPT.

  • 🤖 ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Email Templates (writing onboarding and customer engagement emails).

❌ Amazon Kills Alexa’s Privacy Setting. 

Amazon just made a big privacy decision for you—and It’s not in your favor.

Starting March 28, the “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” setting on Alexa will disappear, replaced by a new “Don’t Save Recordings” option.

After that, every time you speak to Alexa—whether you’re checking the weather or venting about your day—your voice recordings will be sent straight to Amazon’s cloud for processing, whether you like it or not.

Why Is Amazon Doing This?

Blame AI. Amazon is rolling out Alexa+, an upgraded, AI-powered version of its assistant that promises smarter responses, better personalization, and even the ability to recognize different voices.

But to make all that work, Alexa needs your voice data—every last bit of it.

And here’s the kicker: if you’re not a Prime member, you’ll have to shell out $20 a month just to chat with this AI-enhanced Alexa.

That's right—Amazon wants you to pay to talk to Alexa while also handing over your voice data. If you ask me, that’s a double win for them, but not so much for you.

Previously, some Echo devices processed voice commands locally, giving users a small layer of privacy. But now? Every single request is heading straight to Amazon’s servers.

Sure, Amazon claims it will delete recordings after processing—but given its shaky record of privacy, that’s a tough sell.

Should You Be Worried?

Well, Amazon has been caught mishandling voice data before.

Remember when employees were secretly listening to Alexa recordings? Or when Amazon had to fork over $25 million for illegally keeping kids’ voice data?

Oh, and let’s not forget the time they used Alexa recordings to train their AI—without exactly making that clear to users.

Overall, it’s clear that Amazon’s privacy track record is anything but reassuring.

So What’s Next?

With Apple pushing privacy-focused AI and Google exploring on-device processing, Amazon’s approach feels… invasive.

If you’re fine trading privacy for convenience, Alexa+ might be the assistant you’ve always wanted. But if you actually value your data, this might be your sign to unplug Alexa or your Echo device for good.

For the full breakdown, you should definitely check out the report.

🎮 Roblox Unleashes “Cube” – Its AI-Powered 3D Model Generator!

Roblox just dropped a game-changer: Cube, its brand-new AI-powered 3D model generator that lets creators bring objects to life with a simple text prompt.

And here’s the best part—it’s open source! 

Yep, that means even developers outside of Roblox can build on it, customize it, and train it with their own data.

First announced last year, Cube is making its big debut today at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and will roll out to creators later this week.

The first tool in the Cube arsenal is called Mesh generation—which lets you type something like “generate an orange racing car with black stripes,” and boom, the AI creates it instantly.

No 3D modeling skills required! And, of course, you can tweak and refine it inside Roblox Studio for that perfect final touch.

But that’s not all. Roblox is going all-in on AI with three more tools coming soon:

  • Text Generation – AI-powered NPCs that you can talk to in-game! 🎭

  • Text-to-Speech – AI narration, talking NPCs, and spoken captions! 🎙️

  • Speech-to-Text – Voice commands for controlling characters or gameplay! 🎮

Imagine walking into a game world, chatting with AI-driven characters, or even using your voice to direct your avatar—it’s all happening!

It gets even crazier. Roblox is working on AI that won’t just generate objects but entire scenes.

Want a dense forest with golden autumn leaves? Just type it in, and AI will make it.

The long-term vision? Fully functional "4D creation"—where AI-generated objects, environments, and players all interact in real-time.

With Cube streamlining workflows, Roblox hopes to empower indie creators to tackle bigger, more ambitious projects with ease. And this isn’t Roblox’s first AI venture—it’s already rolled out tools for texture generation and avatar creation.

AI is rapidly transforming the gaming world, and companies are racing to push the boundaries.

Case in point? Tencent just dropped its open-source 3D generation model, capable of turning text prompts or 2D images into detailed 3D assets.

Of course, AI in gaming is a hot topic, and not everyone is on board.

A recent industry report revealed that 30% of game developers feel AI is negatively impacting the industry, and some studies predict that over 13% of gaming jobs could be affected by AI by 2026.

But whether AI is a creative revolution or a disruption, one thing’s certain: Roblox just made building worlds easier than ever.

 🧱Around The AI Block

  • Zefi: Automatically collects and categorizes all your user feedback in one place to help you make better product decisions.

  • Fable: Helps you create interactive product demos by capturing your screen and customizing them with generated content + voiceovers.

  • Langtail: Lets you spot dangerous responses in your models, like toxic content or wrong information, using spreadsheet tests before your app goes live.

  • CrustData: Sends you real-time alerts about company or personnel changes by monitoring their websites, job posts, and social media so you never miss the perfect moment to reach out to prospects.

  • PopPop: Isolates vocals or instrumentals from any song, letting you create karaoke tracks or extract samples for remixing.

🤖ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Email Templates (writing onboarding and customer engagement emails).

Onboarding and engagement emails aren’t just messages—they’re experiences. Done well, they guide, excite, and build trust. Miss the mark, and your users might never come back.

Want to write emails that turn new users into loyal fans? Here are some prompts to help you get started! 

Prompt for educational emails with helpful tips or resources:

“Create an engaging and informative email that provides valuable tips and resources related to [your product or service]. The goal is to educate users and enhance their experience, encouraging them to explore more.”

Prompt for writing Free trial or demo emails for new products or services:

“Compose a compelling email promoting a free trial of [your latest product or service]. Clearly communicate [explain the benefits, features, and unique selling points of your product or service] to encourage users to take the next step and try it out.”

Social media integration emails for social proof or to increase followers

Prompt: "Craft an email highlighting the benefits of connecting with [your brand or business] on social media. Make it enticing and showcase the value of being part of our community. Include the following social proof to inspire trust and increase followers: [testimonial or user-generated content].”

Lead nurturing emails to guide prospects through the sales funnel

Prompt: "Develop a series of lead nurturing emails for [your brand or business] that effectively guide prospects through the sales funnel. Each email should address [your specific pain points], offer solutions, and gradually build a relationship, ultimately encouraging them to [take your desired action, i.e.: making a purchase or scheduling a demo].”

We've Compiled a List of Over 100 ChatGPT Power Prompts.

This should help streamline your interactions with ChatGPT and get the results you need more efficiently.

Best of all, It's free!

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