Apple CEO defends Siri Recap privacy on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

Apple's new Siri Recap feature on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which listens to conversations to generate AI summaries, has sparked privacy concerns, though Apple CEO John Ternus insists privacy remains a priority. The feature processes audio locally via a new chip and Secure Enclave, with no recordings or transcripts stored, and Apple claims it cannot access the data. Users must opt in, and summaries are auto-deleted after seven days unless saved. Despite safeguards like censoring sensitive information and lacking speaker attribution, critics worry about background listening without others' awareness. Apple advises users to be mindful of surroundings, but the feature's always-listening nature may still unsettle some.