Smartphones are many things to many different people, and to say that phones are essential to a person’s day-to-day function in the present would be a massive understatement. Over a decade ago, phones were once mundane tools used to communicate with one another across vast distances. Now they are powerful and indispensable devices that can complete even the most difficult tasks with ease.
The transition from phones to smartphones happened at such a rapid rate that it has completely altered how we interact with technology today. And with technology constantly evolving, people are now wondering what the next big change will be for smartphones today. And generative AI might be the answer.
Much like most technologies, generative AI is rapidly evolving and is now being integrated into mobile devices. Advances in on-device AI have also made major strides in development, with many developers setting the system up as the centre of every future smartphone, personal computer, and even car. So, what can we expect in the near future from mobile devices equipped with generative AI, and how can it shape our lives moving forward?
AI: your handy personal assistant assistant
In the few short years since its public release, generative AI has taken the world by storm, with many believing it is pushing the boundaries of technology and opening the door to a plethora of future possibilities and opportunities. Because of its incredible flexibility, it is already being integrated into smartphones, with Qualcomm leading the charge.
AI is designed to speed up our daily tasks, making it the ideal personal assistant. Imagine your AI-powered car knowing your morning route and sharing with you the best way to reach your destination without even asking for it. Or getting a complex image or a detailed presentation with a simple line of text. With AI as your assistant, you can get more things done in record time.
Realise your device’s potential with built-in AI
And while most generative AI applications run in the cloud today, their workloads burden the cloud with added equipment and operating costs. As widespread consumer use of generative AI continues to expand, the burden of running its workloads in the cloud will follow. These additional AI workloads on the cloud are causing a re-evaluation of how AI models can best be implemented.
To usher in this new age of on-device AI, Qualcomm has several systems in place that are set to maximise the use of AI in the future for productivity, creativity, and entertainment from a new category of PC’s, the Copilot+ PCs. There is the Snapdragon X Elite AI engine, a powerful computing processor that will enable users a new way of interacting with their PC, such as voice and gesture control, facial recognition, eye tracking, and adaptive performance. And it features NPU in the Snapdragon X Series, which is a key differentiator and the reason why PCs powered by the processor perform better and enable Copilot+ experiences.
Get the best of both worlds
As mentioned previously, cloud-based AI is a reliable tool, able to offload taxing workloads to complete the task as efficiently and effectively as possible. On-board artificial intelligence can allow us to experience the best of both worlds, as it can produce more reliable and precise results with the ability to tap into the cloud for more information.
This hybrid approach to AI is a cost-efficient method for manufacturers as it helps reduce the high cost and high energy consumption of data centres for generative AIs. With a lighter load off developers’ backs, adoption and integration of AI systems will not only be faster but also widely available.
The future with AI
Although AI has only been around for a short time, we are already seeing incredible works and applications of generative AI in mobile devices, such as Microsoft Copilot and Samsung’s Galaxy AI. Thanks to its powerful processors and chipsets, Qualcomm is uniquely positioned to enhance the performance of future smartphones, laptops, cars, and more. And by collaborating closely with partners to bring on-device generative AI through an open ecosystem, we can expect more diverse AI applications that will undoubtedly transform how we interact with technology in the near future.
Qualcomm is the technology leader and has been pioneering AI for over a decade. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon X Elite provide users with the most advanced and innovative on-device AI features available for smartphones and laptops. These processors enable users to express themselves more effectively while also ensuring peak performance and efficiency from their devices. For more information, kindly visit Qualcomm’s official website and start thinking about AI today.
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