Exclusive: New Google AI suite to debut with the Pixel 9 series
What is the controversy surrounding Microsoft's Recall feature?
The controversy surrounding Microsoft's Recall feature is primarily related to privacy and security concerns. The feature records every action taken by a user to enhance the Copilot experience, but it has been criticized for its potential to be used as a spyware tool. Security experts have expressed concerns about the ease with which attackers could steal a user's entire PC usage history, even without administrator access. In response, Microsoft has decided to keep Recall disabled by default and add additional security measures.
What is "Google AI" in the Pixel 9 series?
"Google AI" in the Pixel 9 series refers to a set of new machine learning features designed to enhance the user experience. These features include "Add Me" for ensuring everyone is in a group photo, "Studio" for creating and remixing stickers, and "Pixel Screenshots" for capturing and searching specific screenshots. These AI capabilities aim to make Pixel 9 a more versatile and user-friendly device.
What new features does Google AI include?
Google AI includes a mix of new and existing features, such as Circle to Search, Gemini, Add Me, Studio, and Pixel Screenshots. Add Me ensures everyone's in a group photo, Studio is an all-in-one generative AI image generator, and Pixel Screenshots is a privacy-focused feature resembling Microsoft's Recall, allowing users to search for specific screenshots by their contents and ask questions about them.