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AI Note-Taking Apps Are Violating User Privacy

Lifehacker • Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Apps like Granola and Otter.ai are facing class action lawsuits over user privacy and consent.

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Apps like Granola and Otter.ai are facing class action lawsuits over user privacy and consent.

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