Samsung and Google are “dating,” with representatives of the two companies posting photos of meetings where the main topic is the development of artificial intelligence (AI) functions.
Naturally, given the confidential nature of these meetings, neither Samsung nor Google has committed to disclosing exactly “what” these functions are, but they guarantee that they are “exciting things.”
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The news begins with a post by Rick Osterloh, the newly installed lead of all things AI at Google. The executive posted a photo with “the leadership of Samsung Mobile,” describing the occasion as “a partnership that has never been stronger.”
Had a terrific conversation with TM and @SamsungMobile leadership. Our partnership has never been stronger. I'm thrilled about our collaboration on AI and the many opportunities ahead for both companies. pic.twitter.com/mOjMer7Sig
— Rick Osterloh (@rosterloh) April 25, 2024
Shortly afterwards, the post was reshared by Samsung Mobile’s official profile, where “the shared vision of delivering the best products and services in the Android ecosystem” was reiterated, followed by the announcement that “exciting things are coming for the future of Android devices and Galaxy powered by AI.”
Our collaboration with @Google continues as we work towards a shared vision of delivering the best Android ecosystem of products and services. Exciting things are coming up for the future of AI-powered Android and Galaxy experiences. https://t.co/QNvFEiSq9u
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 25, 2024
What could this mean? Only the two companies know for now. However, in January of this year, at the launch of the Galaxy S24 line of smartphones, the companies discussed how Gemini and Imagen 2 (AI tools generative technology) would be utilized for the new text, voice, and image features of the new devices.
Considering that Samsung has already acknowledged that the Galaxy AI environment is a constantly expanding project (which we also highlighted in an exclusive interview we published at the time), and the fact that Gemini has already received several updates since the launch of the new devices, it may well be the case that the South Korean and Mountain View companies are studying integrations of these developments to expand the range of usage possibilities on both platforms.
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Or not. At this point, taking into account that none of the companies have divulged much information, they may also be developing something completely new. Either way, we’ll have to wait and see.