Key facts
- The new Apple Watch Series 12 features "Audio Intelligence" with Siri Recap and Live Rewind.
- Siri Recap listens to conversations and generates notes, titles, and summaries upon request.
- Live Rewind transcribes the last 15 seconds of audio, allowing it to be saved.
- Apple states audio is not recorded or stored, and raw audio is not accessible to users or Apple.
- Recap summaries are stored in Siri with end-to-end encryption.
The latest Apple Watch Series 12 model introduces new AI listening features called "Audio Intelligence," which include Siri Recap and Live Rewind. Siri Recap can be configured to listen constantly or during specific hours, generating summaries of conversations upon request. Live Rewind provides a transcription of the last 15 seconds of audio that can be saved. Apple emphasizes that the audio is not recorded or stored, and raw audio is not accessible to users or the company, with summaries encrypted in Siri. Despite these privacy assurances, the introduction of always-listening technology on a widely-worn device like the Apple Watch raises concerns about personal privacy and the normalization of constant surveillance.