Marketplace Tech AI-powered wearables raise privacy concerns
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Aug 20, 2025 Raya Jetta, a tech culture reporter at the San Francisco Standard, dives into the fascinating world of AI-powered wearables that are changing the way we interact. She discusses how these devices, designed for productivity, often come with a hidden dark side—privacy invasions. The conversation highlights the ethical dilemmas of recording without consent, the legal challenges facing users, and the mixed feelings of the public concerning their widespread adoption. Jetta's insights paint a vivid picture of our tech-driven future, where surveillance becomes part of everyday life.
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Wearables Become Constant Thought Partners
- AI-enabled wearables and apps now promise to transcribe and organize nearly all spoken moments in users' lives.
- These tools position themselves as constant "thought partners" that boost efficiency by outsourcing note-taking.
Granola Is Widely Used In Meetings
- Granola runs in the background during meetings and provides a transcript without other participants knowing.
- An investor said many founders and VCs treat Granola as the app of the moment in Silicon Valley meetings.
Recording Is Often Undetectable
- Many AI recording devices and apps are effectively undetectable during conversations.
- Device lights vary in meaning and software can record silently, making it hard to know when you are being recorded.