The new Apple Watch can listen in on your conversations and take notes. That makes me feel weird.
The new Apple Watch Series 12 introduces 'Audio Intelligence' features like Siri Recap and Live Rewind, which can record and transcribe conversations. While convenient, these features have raised privacy concerns and social discomfort regarding constant surveillance.
Why it matters
The integration of AI-driven recording tools into wearable technology raises significant questions about privacy norms and social etiquette.
The Apple Watch Series 12 introduces new "Audio Intelligence" features that listening features. Bloomberg/Getty Images The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models have new Audio Intelligence features that feel a little weird for privacy reasons. "Live Rewind" transcribes the last 15 seconds of what someone said. Apple says no audio is recorded or stored. "Siri Recap" listens to your day and recaps your meetings and conversations. Apple Watch users, get ready for some odd looks! So you got an Apple Watch to track your steps and heart rate. Now all your friends are afraid you're taking notes on their conversations. The latest Series 12 Apple Watch model, announced at the company's big September event, includes new AI listening features. Apple is calling them "Audio Intelligence." They're convenient and cool, but also a little … weird. They also strike me as very un-Appley.
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