Google quietly released an application that can download and run AI models locally.

Last week, Google quietly launched an application that allows users to run a series of Open Source AI models provided by the artificial intelligence development platform Hugging Face on their smartphones. This application, named "Google AI Edge Gallery," is currently available on the Android platform, with an iOS version set to be released soon. Users can find, download, and run compatible models through this application to achieve functions such as image generation, question answering, and code writing and editing. These models support offline operation, requiring no internet connection, and directly utilize the processor of supported smartphones. AI models running in the cloud are typically more powerful than local models, but they also have drawbacks. Some users may be unwilling to send personal sensitive data to remote data centers or may wish to use models in environments without Wi-Fi or mobile networks.