Apple's new CEO was asked about 'pervert glasses.' Here was his response.
"That's quite a marketing slogan," Apple exec Greg Joswiak quipped before CEO John Ternus outlined Apple's approach to AI listening features.
TL;DR
- Apple executives discussed privacy concerns regarding AI wearables in light of backlash against Meta's AI glasses.
- John Ternus emphasized Apple's goal to make users and those around them comfortable with new AI listening features.
- New Apple Watch models will feature 'audio intelligence' with Siri Recap for note-taking and Live Rewind for recent conversation snippets.
- Apple states these features do not record or store audio, and the company does not have access to raw audio files.
- The Live Rewind feature includes visual cues on the watch screen to alert others that conversation is being processed.
- Apple aims to differentiate its approach to information gathering on AI devices from other companies.