Recall, Limitless, Gemini: inside the AI memory machines
What is Microsoft's Recall app designed to do?
Microsoft's Recall app is designed to use AI to record everything you do on your computer and make that information searchable, helping you find anything you have done in the past, such as messages, files, folders, and websites1. It takes snapshots of every activity on the screen and stores them locally, analyzing the content with AI to understand images and text, making it easy to retrieve past activities through text or image-based searches.
How did Google I/O demonstrate AI's memory capabilities?
Google I/O showcased AI's memory capabilities through various demos, such as Gemini Advanced parsing a 20-plus page property lease and answering questions about it, and Project Astra remembering objects' names and locations. These demos highlighted AI's ability to process, retain, and recall information from various sources, including text, images, and real-world interactions.
What AI applications is Apple integrating for memory aids?
Apple is integrating AI applications for memory aids through its Apple Intelligence system. This system is designed to understand and create language and images, take action across apps, and draw from personal context to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks2. With the integration of AI in Apple devices, users can expect enhancements in Siri's capabilities, image generation, and text summarization, among others.