Google’s brilliant new AI app might convince you to buy a more expensive phone

I don't know about you, but I want AI software to become so sophisticated that it can act as a personal assistant, similar to what we see in the movies. I also want a personal AI tool that can run on the device I'm using, whether it's an iPhone, tablet, or PC, rather than the cloud.

It will be a while before we see the fruits of their labors, but AI firms are already making progress on both fronts. Personal AI assistants capable of understanding context will make products like the ChatGPT io hardware possible. Companies like Apple will then push for private, on-device AI experiences, even though Apple Intelligence isn't a great example of AI innovation right now.

While we wait, there's a new Google AI app that you should know about, as it might have an impact on the next iPhone or Android device you buy.

Google AI Edge Gallery is an app you can install on your phone to run AI models locally rather than in the cloud. It's an amazing alternative to ChatGPT, Gemini, or Apple's upcoming smarter Siri. The only problem is that you need powerful hardware to run it.

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