Exclusive: ‘The point isn't that it never misunderstands; it's that the user stays in control’ — Plaud tells us why its new AI earbuds want to do more than record your meetings

Plaud One Explorer Edition.

• Plaud One records and transcribes calls and conversations, but its broader agent capabilities will arrive in a future update
• High-stakes actions require approval, while recording is manually triggered, and users are responsible for obtaining consent
• It features built-in 4G connectivity at no additional cost

It’s certainly an interesting time for AI wearables, with smart glasses in particular attracting a lot of attention — and raising privacy concerns around the potential for users to video people without their permission.