In recent months, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Apple have revealed their products’ technological advancements aren’t entirely fueled solely by automated machines. News publications have discovered the tech giants rely on contractors to listen and transcribe audio recordings made through their products to improve accuracy.

Lawyers say the process doesn’t run afoul of privacy laws—as long as users are notified that their information could be used by a third-party.

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