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AI Note-Taking Raises Privacy Concerns at CES

1/10/2026

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Story summary

A London incident showed an AI note-taking app recording a meeting without consent, highlighting privacy risks.
The term "being granola’d" was coined by a San Francisco events organizer to describe unconsented recording of discussions.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, companies showcased wearable devices that can transcribe conversations discreetly, raising consent and privacy questions.
The trend is driven by affordable storage and changing social norms, particularly with increased remote work.

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Story summary

A London incident showed an AI note-taking app recording a meeting without consent, highlighting privacy risks.
The term "being granola’d" was coined by a San Francisco events organizer to describe unconsented recording of discussions.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, companies showcased wearable devices that can transcribe conversations discreetly, raising consent and privacy questions.
The trend is driven by affordable storage and changing social norms, particularly with increased remote work.