This Conversation Is Being Recorded. They All Are. - WSJ

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This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/ai-recording-apps-wearables-granola-39727559 Listen (2 min) By July 17, 2026 12:04 pm ET To record or not to record? That is no longer a question for people in tech. The answer is a resounding yes. A Zoom call isn’t complete without an artificial-intelligence note taker.