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New Apple Watch can listen and summarize conversations

The wearable records nearby speech and builds summaries, drawing sharp criticism from privacy experts.

Person interacting with a smartwatch, showing a fitness application on the screen.
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Apple revealed this month that its latest watches will continuously capture spoken words around the wearer and generate summaries of those conversations. The feature has drawn immediate pushback. Privacy experts warn that using the tool in nonpublic spaces could create legal trouble, particularly in states with strict eavesdropping laws.

Source: The Verge AI ↗

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