Just installed ios 17. What does the blue (with white lines) icon beside the time in status bar mean?

Look here -

Use Voice Control to interact with iPhone - Apple Support

Why when I get done doing voice texting or memoing and then I turn off the controls and it’s still recording after I do that and it seems to have started right after the last update

Are you talking about this one?

An app or website is using Location Services. A blue arrow  may appear when the app you’re using requests your location.

See Status icons and symbols on your iPhone - Apple Support for more information.

how do I get rid of voice control blue circle with white lines at top left corner of screen by time

Mine looks like this…

Toggle off voice control in setting

that’s all

Toggle off the voice control

that’s solve your issue

Turn your accessibility off.

Drag down the top screen from the top of the phone (to the screen where your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is located).. it should be the bottom right icon.