I don’t want to defend Google, but I don’t think that this is actually a sinister thing. In some areas you legally need to notify the other party the call is being recorded (two party consent). So this covers that base to prevent the user from accidentally breaking the law, and potentially shifting liability to Google.

This is good to know. I’m looking at potentially getting new NC ear buds. I have Bose NC 700 over ear headphones, however want earbuds. I was looking at the fair buds, but I wanna be able to walk away from my phone if needed.