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Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar

Apple Genius BarApple is testing a new AI-powered "Live Notes" feature that can transcribe conversations between Genius Bar employees and customers at some of its stores, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The system is currently opt-in, meaning it is only active if both the employee and customer agree to use it.

"The transcript is then added to the employee's iPad as part of the record of the repair session," he said. "The goal is to save workers time and let them focus more on the customer, rather than taking notes throughout the appointment."

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contacos Avatar
16 hours ago at 09:38 pm
Yeah no, how about give us some damn display that shows which number is up next instead of having us sit around some random ass spot in their store, wondering if you have been forgotten or not
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Radeon85 Avatar
18 hours ago at 07:56 pm
They need to rename it as they aren't geniuses these days.
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14 hours ago at 11:34 pm
This has been live in the London stores for a while. I had a few Genius Bar appointments and the feature works amazingly well.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Westside guy Avatar
17 hours ago at 08:58 pm
It's been 1-2 years since I've been in our local Apple store (University Village, Seattle), but - I thought they'd done away with the "Genius Bar" quite a few years ago. The last several times I went in, they checked me in at the door and then basically told me to wander around in one particular area and someone would find me when it's my turn. Unlike the previous iteration of the store, there was no real dedicated service area / Genius Bar.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
18 hours ago at 07:37 pm
Welcome to 2024, Apple.
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zapmymac Avatar
14 hours ago at 11:40 pm
I opted out of this when I had a repair done in San Diego (Fashion Valley) a few weeks ago. The tech asked me to give him a minute or two to make notes : easy peasy. Repair was done correctly & I still was able to talk/chat with him. 🤷‍♂️✅
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)