It’s not the first time CMG has made that claim (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/12/no-a-marketing-firm-isnt-tapping-your-device-to-hear-private-conversations/) and it’s not any more credible this time around, although conspiracy theorists will have another field day.

I think they would do that if they could - my understanding is that kind of action is illegal. This is ultimately the result of legislating against all other forms of protest.