Marketplace All-in-One AI-powered wearables raise privacy concerns
Aug 20, 2025
Join Raya Jetta, a tech culture reporter for the San Francisco Standard, as she uncovers the alarming world of AI-powered wearables. Discover how these devices have evolved beyond health tracking to potentially eavesdropping on conversations. Raya discusses the growing presence of covert recording in Silicon Valley, its effects on workplace dynamics, and the tangled legal issues surrounding consent. She also explores how perceptions of these technologies vary outside tech hubs, revealing widespread concerns over privacy and the future of workplace communication.
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Always-On AI Note Takers
- AI recording tools promise to outsource note-taking and make users more present in meetings.
- Raya Jetta reports many in Silicon Valley use them to boost efficiency and organization.
Background Apps Hide Recording
- Granola runs in the background and can record meetings without showing up as a bot.
- An investor said someone records coffee chats on an Apple Watch without telling people.
Unclear Recording Signals
- It's often impossible to tell when hardware or apps are recording because indicators are inconsistent.
- Many people in the industry assume most interactions are being recorded all day.