[Gonzih]

Until software is compromised or simply has a bug that stream audio somewhere.

[RL_Quine]

In which case it could have just turned on the microphone itself?

[Gonzih]

Software that already is listening has more vectors of attack to put it simply. I'm not a fan of features that compromise privacy and security for the sake of convenience.

[RL_Quine]

That's really nonsensical. Nothing about using an audio input makes code more vulnerable. The interface is always there if the hardware is.