The Vergecast The AI wearables are always listening
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May 6, 2025 
Victoria Song, a tech journalist specializing in wearables and AI, discusses the rise of AI-powered voice recorders and their complex impact on human memory and privacy. Ryan Norbauer, a custom keyboard creator, and Nathan Edwards, a keyboard enthusiast, dive deep into the luxurious $3,600 Seneca keyboard, detailing its crafting process and the joy of customization. They explore the unique aspects of keyboard culture, emphasizing the emotional connections enthusiasts have with their gadgets while questioning the trade-offs of advanced tech solutions.
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Ethical Concerns of AI Wearables
- Always-on AI recording wearables raise serious ethical, privacy, and consent concerns among users and their contacts.
- They provoke paranoia and complicate social interactions due to the fear of being recorded without consent.
AI Needs Wisdom, Not Just Smarts
- AI lacks emotional intelligence and wisdom, which limits its ability to decide what personal information to remember or forget.
- Users want AI not just smart, but wise, to help guide what truly matters in their lives.
Son's Garbage Truck Moment Loved
- David Pierce enjoyed how the AI recorder captured his son's enthusiasm repeatedly yelling "garbage truck".
- This small, accurate snippet was the most meaningful and delightful experience he had with AI recording.
