A bug in Google Pixel's Take a Message voicemail feature may be leaking your microphone audio to callers. Reports indicate the issue affects Pixels from the Pixel 4 to Pixel 10 in regions like the US, UK, and Australia. Users noticed the green mic indicator activating during voicemail, confirming unintended audio sharing.

The feature is designed to let AI decline calls and record only the caller's message, not share your audio. Google has acknowledged the problem and is investigating. For now, the safest workaround is to disable Take a Message entirely in the Phone app settings.

This vulnerability highlights the risks of AI-powered call assistants, which have become a key selling point for modern smartphones. While Google works on a fix, affected users should disable the feature to prevent potential privacy breaches. The company has not yet provided a timeline for a permanent solution.