A New Era of AI-Powered Smartphones
The Pixel 9 series, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, was unveiled earlier this week at the Made by Google event in Mountain View, California. The highlight of these new devices is their AI capabilities, driven by the powerful Tensor G4 chip. This chip is optimized for running Google’s most advanced AI models, bringing new features and capabilities to the users.
Introducing Gemini Nano with Multimodality
One of the standout features of the Tensor G4 chip is its ability to run Gemini Nano with Multimodality. This technology enables the phone to understand and process text, images, and audio simultaneously, enhancing the overall user experience. Google also announced that users of the Pixel 9 series will be able to interact with Gemini, Google’s generative AI chatbot, through a new feature called Gemini Live. This allows for free-flowing conversations with the AI, making the interaction feel more natural and intuitive.
Photography on the Pixel 9 series has also been significantly improved thanks to AI. A new feature called ‘Add Me’ allows users to add another person to an already clicked photograph, a function that could prove to be incredibly useful in various scenarios. Additionally, AI enhancements have been integrated into other aspects of the phone, including screenshots and weather updates, making the Pixel 9 series a highly intelligent device.
Advancements in AI Beyond Google
Google isn’t the only player in the AI space making waves. OpenAI recently introduced an advanced Voice Mode for its ChatGPT chatbot. This new feature allows selected ChatGPT Plus users to have more natural, real-time conversations that include emotional responses and non-verbal cues. While currently limited to a select group of users, this feature is expected to roll out more broadly by the fall.
AI in Healthcare: Predicting Diseases with a Simple Tongue Analysis
In other AI news, researchers from Middle Technical University (MTU) and the University of South Australia have developed a new AI model that can predict diseases by analyzing the color of the human tongue. With a remarkable 98% accuracy, this AI model can diagnose conditions like diabetes, stroke, anemia, asthma, COVID-19, and various vascular and gastrointestinal issues. The model was trained using over 5000 images, and the findings were published in the journal Technologies.
Conclusion: AI's Expanding Influence
The AI Tracker keeps a close eye on the latest trends and developments in artificial intelligence. As seen with Google’s Pixel 9 series and the advancements in healthcare, AI continues to play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology. Whether it’s through enhancing smartphone capabilities or predicting diseases, AI’s influence is only growing stronger.