on-device AI AI News & Updates
IrisGo Develops Proactive AI Desktop Agent with Andrew Ng Backing
IrisGo, backed by Andrew Ng's AI Fund with $2.8 million in seed funding, is developing a desktop AI companion that learns user workflows and automates them proactively. The system, founded by former Apple Siri engineer J...
Apple iOS 27 to Feature Multi-Model AI Extensions for User Choice
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce "Extensions" in iOS 27, allowing users to choose from multiple third-party large language models to power Apple Intelligence features like Siri and Writing Tools. Models from Goo...
Apple Appoints New AI Chief Amar Subramanya Following John Giannandrea's Departure Amid Apple Intelligence Struggles
Apple has replaced its AI chief John Giannandrea with Amar Subramanya, a Microsoft executive with extensive Google experience, following significant struggles with Apple Intelligence since its October 2024 launch. The ch...
Google DeepMind Releases Gemini Robotics On-Device Model for Local Robot Control
Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics On-Device, a language model that can control robots locally without internet connectivity. The model can perform tasks like unzipping bags and folding clothes, and has been su...