In a groundbreaking move, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Google Cloud have forged a multi-year partnership to integrate Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology into Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 series. This collaboration marks a significant stride in making advanced AI technology accessible to Samsung smartphone users worldwide.
The Unveiling of Galaxy S24 Series
Today at Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose, California, Samsung unveiled the eagerly awaited Galaxy S24 series. The highlight of this announcement is Samsung’s pioneering initiative to be the first Google Cloud partner to deploy Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on Vertex AI via the cloud to their smartphone devices.
Gemini Pro on Vertex AI
Samsung, with this partnership, takes the lead in deploying Gemini Pro on Vertex AI for consumers. Gemini, designed to be multimodal, can seamlessly understand and operate across different types of information, such as text, code, images, and video. Galaxy S24 users will experience the power of Gemini in native applications like Notes, Voice Recorder, and Keyboard, offering advanced features like summarization.
Imagen 2: Advanced Text-to-Image Diffusion Technology
Another remarkable feature that Samsung Galaxy S24 series users can benefit from is Imagen 2. This is Google’s most advanced text-to-image diffusion technology from Google DeepMind to date. With Imagen 2 on Vertex AI, Samsung enhances users’ photo-editing capabilities, bringing safe and intuitive features to the S24’s Gallery application through Generative Edit.
Partnership Perks: Gemini Ultra and Gemini Nano
As part of this collaboration, Samsung becomes one of the first customers to test Gemini Ultra, Google’s most capable and largest model designed for highly complex tasks. Additionally, the S24 series will incorporate Gemini Nano, an on-device LLM delivered as part of the Android 14 operating system, ensuring efficient on-device tasks.
CEO Statements: Vision for Generative AI
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, expressed enthusiasm for the potential of generative AI to create meaningful mobile experiences. He highlighted how Samsung’s developers can leverage Google Cloud’s infrastructure, performance, and flexibility to deliver safe, reliable, and engaging generative AI applications on Samsung smartphone devices.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud, known for accelerating digital transformation, provides enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google’s cutting-edge technology. With a global presence, Google Cloud supports organizations in over 200 countries, helping them solve critical business problems through innovative solutions.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Samsung and Google Cloud ushers in a new era of possibilities for Samsung Galaxy users. The integration of Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on Vertex AI promises a richer and more intuitive experience, setting the Galaxy S24 series apart in the smartphone landscape.
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