Some experts say Siri Recap and Live Rewind, always-listening AI features in new Apple Watches, could test eavesdropping laws despite privacy protections (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg)
Legal experts suggest that Apple's new always-listening AI features, Siri Recap and Live Rewind, integrated into the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, might challenge existing eavesdropping laws. Despite privacy protections, these features could potentially raise legal questions regarding their continuous audio capture capabilities, according to Natalie Lung of Bloomberg. The implications for privacy and legal compliance are a significant concern for some experts.
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Natalie Lung / Bloomberg:
Some experts say Siri Recap and Live Rewind, always-listening AI features in new Apple Watches, could test eavesdropping laws despite privacy protections — Apple Inc.'s new always-listening artificial intelligence features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 could put eavesdropping laws to the test, according to legal experts.