>> Applying the classifier to the type of telemetry packets the app was sending
Are you sure they’re not? The used these algorithms on telemetry packets sent from browsers. I see no reason to give companies whose revenue is built on ads the benefit of the doubt here.
Besides - is it really super valuable to know that while I (thought I) was muted that I was cooking? Zoom's going to find out I... eat?
If they are, the continuing video feed is pretty likely to answer their question.
But the detectives with a search warrant are pleased to be able to listen to your private conversations.
The secret police who do not need a warrant (or legality) are glad to be able to listen too.
The staff at Zoom are happy to spy on you, probably, for a small reward.
A proper mute removes those concerns. A mute that does not mute is inviting a lawsuit
Because they're not actually doing that?
These researchers did everything they could think of to come up with the most concerning headline.
I imagine someone, somewhere is going to make a video conferencing app that closes the audio interface every time you press mute. I also expect few people will use that option because it adds additional latency every time you unmute.
I want my mute button to work ASAP and I don't believe Zoom (or anyone else) is interested in whether or not I'm eating while muted.