Snap Launches Specs Intelligence AI Assistant on iOS, Expanding to Mac
Snap has launched its new AI assistant called 'Specs Intelligence' as a preview version available for iOS. The anticipatory AI service is designed to help users manage daily tasks and long-term goals by integrating with their digital accounts and apps like Gmail and Slack. It can surface relevant information proactively, such as highlighting meeting details or travel plans. The tool will also be extended to Mac in the future through an early-access experience for which a waitlist is open. Specs Intelligence works alongside Snap's new AR glasses called 'Specs,' allowing users to view personal content directly when needed. The AI uses both local and US-hosted models, with assurances from Snap that user data won't be used for training or ads. Despite these features, the company faces challenges in gaining user trust due to concerns over privacy and data access. This launch positions Snap as a competitor in the growing market of AI assistants like Meta's Muse and Gemini’s Spark.
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