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Today, Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant, made a big leap into the generative AI space by unveiling Gauss, a foundational model designed to operate locally on smartphones and generate text, code, and images.
At the ongoing AI Forum in Suwon, Samsung shared details about Gauss, emphasizing that the technology is currently being tested internally by its employees. Named after Carl Friedrich Gauss, the pioneering German mathematician and physicist who developed the normal distribution theory foundational to modern machine learning and AI, this model signals Samsung’s commitment to AI advancement.
Samsung aims to evolve Gauss into various product applications to enhance user experiences. This move comes as other tech giants like Apple and Google also explore on-device AI for different uses.
What to Expect from Samsung Gauss?
Samsung Research has confirmed that Gauss will have three versions: Gauss Language, Gauss Code, and Gauss Image.
The Gauss Language model will function similarly to Google Workspace’s generative AI, assisting with tasks like composing emails, summarizing documents, and translating content. Samsung hinted at smarter device control but didn’t provide specific details.
Gauss Image will focus on photo-related tasks, from generating and editing images to adding enhancements and increasing resolution. This would be akin to having a generative fill feature within the smartphone’s editor.
Gauss Code will act as a software development assistant, aiding teams in quickly writing code. It will support functions like code description and test case generation through an interactive interface.
No Word on Availability
The integration of generative AI into the Samsung ecosystem could significantly benefit its customers. However, Samsung has not yet disclosed when it plans to roll out these features. For now, the model is being used internally to boost employee productivity and will eventually expand to various product applications.
There’s a possibility that Samsung might introduce the Gauss model and its capabilities with its next flagship device planned for 2024. This timeline aligns with the launch of Qualcomm’s next-gen chip designed to support multi-modal generative AI models, including large language models and advanced speech recognition.
This step intensifies the competition in the on-device AI landscape, a space also being explored by Google and Apple. Google recently introduced the Pixel 8 Pro with refined versions of its text and image-generating models for applications like image editing. Apple has been hiring extensively for generative AI roles and launched a voice-cloning accessibility feature powered by AI.
With dedicated hardware and AI models on devices, users can expect more personalized and accurate results compared to those provided by cloud-based models. Qualcomm’s senior VP of product management, Ziad Asghar, mentioned that access to device-specific data, such as driving patterns and restaurant searches, will enable more tailored outcomes.
Samsung is continually pushing in this direction, having set up an AI Red Team to address security and privacy issues associated with its AI vision. More information is expected to be shared in the upcoming months.