Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac
Snap has launched Specs Intelligence, an anticipatory AI assistant designed to manage work tasks and travel information by connecting to various digital accounts. The service is available in preview on iOS and will soon be accessible on Mac, alongside Snap's new Specs augmented reality glasses. The tool uses a mix of open-source and local LLMs to proactively surface relevant information without waiting for user prompts.
- ▪Specs Intelligence is an anticipatory AI service that connects to apps like Gmail and Slack to manage user priorities and routines.
- ▪The tool is currently in preview on iOS, with a waitlist available for the full early-access experience on Mac.
- ▪Snap states that personal content from connected accounts will not be used to train its AI models or serve personalized ads.
- ▪The AI assistant utilizes a proprietary combination of open-source models hosted in the US alongside local LLMs.
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