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Miami Herald
2 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Google quietly launches genius new app
AI is the future, right? Well, that means that the future is already here. About two-thirds of the planet's population uses AI every day, according to a KPMG global study. What's more, 83% believe using AI offers a wide range of benefits. Related: Google hit with scathing accusations from top VC firm Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently said everyone will want their own personal robot and that they could help productivity soar and ignite a "universal high income," pushing automated production and distribution to the level where basic needs are easily accessible. You may appreciate Musk's point of view, or you may raise some ethical and philosophical questions about what people would transform into surrounded by so much comfort. Either way, it doesn't really matter, because we are already far down the road to AI wonderworld. AI has countless benefits, there's no doubt about it. The first that comes to mind is its usage in the healthcare sector, with 90% of hospitals already using AI for diagnosis and monitoring. But there's so much more, and that's why AI is becoming a focus for many tech companies. Recently, the tech giant Google (GOOGL) quietly launched a genius app, enabling users more convenient usage of AI models. Google released an app that enables users to run various openly available AI models from the AI dev platform Hugging Face on their phones. It also gives you access to Google's popular and powerful Gemma 3n AI model. Currently, the app, Google AI Edge Gallery, is available only for Android users, but will soon reach iOS. So where to find it? It's not yet available on Play Store, but it can be downloaded from GitHub. This is Google's experimental release. It needs to be installed through an APK file, which requires changing the setting on an Android device to allow the installation of unknown apps. Further, you need to have an account with Hugging Face to download the LLM version that will run locally, writes ZD Net. It sounds like a little bit of a hassle, but having AI models on your phone that run without internet or in airplane mode, seems worth it. More Tech Stocks: Palantir gets great news from the PentagonAnalyst has blunt words on Trump's iPhone tariff plansOpenAI teams up with legendary Apple exec "Dive into a world of creative and practical AI use cases, all running locally, without needing an internet connection once the model is loaded. Experiment with different models, chat, ask questions with images, explore prompts, and more," reads the description on GitHub. This genius new app provides a "Prompt Lab" enabling users to run "single-turn" tasks such as summarizing or rewriting articles. It also offers several task templates and configurable settings to adjust performance, writes TechCrunch. Logically, once installed, an AI model will use your device's processing power to function and answer your requests. Running AI models locally requires a powerful CPU and GPU, and you may wonder if your phone will overheat and destroy your battery life using one of these models. Thankfully, the app lets you keep track of your device's temperature and even lets you decide which chip the AI will use. You can switch processing between the CPU and GPU to improve performance. This means Google AI Edge Gallery requires a premium phone or tablet, something like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. These have more powerful chips and batteries, enabling AI models to run for longer periods of time, writes BGR. "Even my 2019 One Plus 7 Pro can run the models at usable speeds, without bad power draw or heating. I suspect because its OS is relatively light and it's got 8GB of memory. It's not even using the GPU or NPU to accelerate on it yet," one user wrote on a Reddit thread discussing the new app. As might be expected with an experimental model, the app has been reported to crash from time to time, and it also does not provide accurate answers every single time. However, with Google's further upgrades, it could be one of the go-to apps for when you need AI help offline. Related: Apple exec shares a shocking take on Google's future The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Jordan News
2 days ago
- Jordan News
Google Launches App to Run AI Models Without Internet - Jordan News
Last week, Google quietly released a new app that allows users to run a variety of artificial intelligence models—available through the Hugging Face platform—directly on their smartphones, without needing an internet connection. اضافة اعلان The app, named Google AI Edge Gallery, is currently available for Android devices and is expected to launch soon on iOS. It enables users to search, download, and run compatible AI models offline by leveraging supported phone processors. While cloud-based AI models typically offer more power, they come with certain drawbacks. Some users may be reluctant to send personal or sensitive data to remote data centers, or may prefer to access AI features without relying on Wi-Fi or mobile networks. Google has labeled the app as an "Alpha release," and it can be downloaded from GitHub by following the published setup instructions. The app's home screen features a shortcut to Google's Gemma 3n model. A notable feature in the app is the 'Prompt Lab', which allows users to perform simple tasks like summarizing or rephrasing text using templates and customizable settings to fine-tune model behavior. Google warns that performance may vary across devices: newer smartphones with more powerful components will run models faster. However, model size also plays a crucial role—larger models take more time to complete tasks like answering questions about an image compared to smaller ones. Google is inviting the developer community to share feedback on their experience with the Google AI Edge Gallery. The app is released under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing for wide use, including in commercial contexts, without significant restrictions.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Google quietly released an app that lets you download and run AI models locally
Last week, Google quietly released an app that lets users run a range of openly available AI models from the AI dev platform Hugging Face on their phones. Called Google AI Edge Gallery, the app is available for Android and will soon come to iOS. It allows users to find, download, and run compatible models that generate images, answer questions, write and edit code, and more. The models run offline, without needing an internet connection, tapping into supported phones' processors. AI models running in the cloud are often more powerful than their local counterparts, but they also have their downsides. Some users might be wary of sending personal or sensitive data to a remote data center, or want to have models available without needing to find a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Google AI Edge Gallery, which Google is calling an "experimental Alpha release," can be downloaded from GitHub by following these instructions. The home screen shows shortcuts to AI tasks and capabilities like "Ask Image" and "AI Chat." Tapping on a capability pulls up a list of models suited for the task, such as Google's Gemma 3n. Google AI Edge Gallery also provides a "Prompt Lab" users can use to kick off "single-turn" tasks powered by models, like summarizing and rewriting text. The Prompt Lab comes with several task templates and configurable settings to fine-tune the models' behaviors. Your mileage may vary in terms of performance, Google warns. Modern devices with more powerful hardware will predictably run models faster, but the model size also matters. Larger models will take more time to complete a task — say, answering a question about an image — than smaller models. Google's inviting members of the developer community to give feedback on the Google AI Edge Gallery experience. The app is under an Apache 2.0 license, meaning it can be used in most contexts — commercial or otherwise — without restriction. 登入存取你的投資組合
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Google lets Android phones run AI models without internet
Different artificial intelligence (AI) models, which can create images, answer questions, or code, can now be run locally on Android smartphones. Last week, Google launched a new app that enables users to run various AI models from the Hugging Face platform directly on their phones, without an internet connection. The app, named Google AI Edge Gallery , is currently available for Android, and an iOS version is expected soon. It searches, downloads, and runs AI models on the phone, using its built-in processor. AI models that run online in the cloud are usually more powerful, but there could be certain drawbacks. For example, users may be uncomfortable sharing personal or sensitive data with remote servers, or they might want to use AI features when they don't have Wi-Fi or cellular data. Google is calling this an 'experimental Alpha release'. The app can be downloaded from GitHub . Google AI Edge Gallery's home screen shows shortcuts to different AI tools like 'Ask Image' and 'AI Chat.' When you tap on one, you'll see a list of models that work for that task, including Google's own Gemma 3n model . Live Events The app also includes a feature called 'Prompt Lab,' where users can try out single-task prompts — like summarising or rewriting text. It includes task templates and settings that let users customise how the models behave. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The caveats related to AI operations remain. Google notes that how well the app works depends on the phone. Newer, more powerful phones will run the models faster. Also, larger models take longer to finish tasks, like answering questions about images, compared to smaller models. Google has invited feedback on the app from developers. It has been released under the Apache 2.0 license , which means it is available for public use , and even for commercial purposes.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Google quietly released an app that lets you download and run AI models locally
Last week, Google quietly released an app that lets users run a range of openly available AI models from the AI dev platform Hugging Face on their phones. Called Google AI Edge Gallery, the app is available for Android and will soon come to iOS. It allows users to find, download, and run compatible models that generate images, answer questions, write and edit code, and more. The models run offline, without needing an internet connection, tapping into supported phones' processors. AI models running in the cloud are often more powerful than their local counterparts, but they also have their downsides. Some users might be wary of sending personal or sensitive data to a remote data center, or want to have models available without needing to find a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Google AI Edge Gallery, which Google is calling an "experimental Alpha release," can be downloaded from GitHub by following these instructions. The home screen shows shortcuts to AI tasks and capabilities like "Ask Image" and "AI Chat." Tapping on a capability pulls up a list of models suited for the task, such as Google's Gemma 3n. Google AI Edge Gallery also provides a "Prompt Lab" users can use to kick off "single-turn" tasks powered by models, like summarizing and rewriting text. The Prompt Lab comes with several task templates and configurable settings to fine-tune the models' behaviors. Your mileage may vary in terms of performance, Google warns. Modern devices with more powerful hardware will predictably run models faster, but the model size also matters. Larger models will take more time to complete a task — say, answering a question about an image — than smaller models. Google's inviting members of the developer community to give feedback on the Google AI Edge Gallery experience. The app is under an Apache 2.0 license, meaning it can be used in most contexts — commercial or otherwise — without restriction. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at
