Apple's approach to making always-on AI acceptable

computerworld.com

Apple introduced Audio Intelligence on its new Apple Watch, a suite of four AI-powered features using always-on microphones, raising privacy concerns despite being opt-in. The features, enabled by the S11 chip, include Siri Recap, Live Rewind, music recognition, and sound recognition. Apple processes audio privately via a Secure Enclave, avoiding recordings, and alerts nearby people with a chime during Live Rewind use. The feature will not initially launch in the EU due to regulatory concerns, and enterprise management tools are unconfirmed. Apple plans to apply similar security models to future devices like AirPods.


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