We're talking about LG TV style recording.

Also, the assistants are not recording, they're analyzing sound wave for the trigger word. This isn't recording, it's been explained countless times already.

This whole conversation is about taking it to next level.

I do see your point, but what the assistants are doing is recording. It's only a second or two, on-device, and not stored, but it is already a recording. Apple is just changing the duration and retention.

I think as soon as the original capability launched the game was over. People don't understand technical distinctions like that and they've already accepted it.

Doesn’t sound like it’s taking it to any other level, except that the wake criteria is handled a little more securely.