Source: The Verge
Summary
Google has released a new offline-first dictation app that utilizes Gemma AI models to improve speech recognition. The app aims to compete with existing apps like Wispr Flow. According to Google, the app’s offline capabilities allow for faster and more accurate dictation. The Gemma AI models are designed to learn from user behavior and adapt to different speaking styles.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Google’s new app promises to take on the competition with its offline-first approach and Gemma AI models. But isn’t this just a rebranding of existing tech? The app’s ability to learn from user behavior sounds like a feature we’ve heard before. And what’s with the “offline-first” label – didn’t we used to just call that “working”? The new app is just another iteration in the endless cycle of “innovation”.
Author: Evan Null
