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[–] socol@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I didn't know about OpenVoiceOS, I usually see Leon more recommended (also open-source), are there upsides of using OpenVoiceOS instead of Leon? I don't see Leon mentioned on it

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

You just need to read more of the blog, I'm sure they went in-depth at some point.

[–] socol@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

I did read and no they didn't address this specific question, this is all it says about personal assistants:

Tip 5: Open-Source Voice AssistantOpen-Source Voice Assistant

Say goodbye to Alexa and other voice assistants that eavesdrop and analyze your conversations. Instead, try a privacy-friendly alternative like OpenVoiceOS, an open-source assistant developed by an active community and runnable on a Raspberry Pi. This way, you stay in control of your data.

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