However, NPUs cannot do it all. Although the Gemini Nano is becoming more capable, it cannot compete with models running on massive, high-power servers. This may be why some AI features such as temporarily unavailable Daily Brief: Don't do too much with pixels. Magic Cue, which displays personal data based on screen context, is likely in a similar place. Google now says Magic Cue will become “even more useful” thanks to its Private AI Compute system.
Magic Cue debuted on the Pixel 10, but doesn't add much yet.
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Google also released Removing Pixel Features today, but there aren't many new features (unless you've been craving Wicked themes). As part of the update, Magic Cue will begin using the Private AI Compute system to generate suggestions. More powerful model power You'll be able to extract more useful details from your data. Google also notes that the Recorder app will be able to summarize data in more languages thanks to the secure cloud.
So Google says that most of your data is offloaded to the cloud so that Magic Cue can generate useful suggestions, which would be a change. We've only seen Magic Cue a few times since launch, and when it does appear, it doesn't offer anything interesting.
There are still reasons to use on-premises AI, even if a cloud-based system has “the same security and privacy guarantees,” Google claims. NPU offers superior latency because your data doesn't have to travel anywhere, and it's more reliable because the AI features will still work without an internet connection. Google believes this hybrid approach is the way forward toward generative artificial intelligence, which requires significant processing for even seemingly simple tasks. We can expect to see more AI features available in Google's secure cloud soon.
