Posted 3/30/2024, 4:04:00 PM
Google Enables Limited AI Model on Pixel 8 Phones, Cites RAM Constraints
- Google's Gemini AI model works on some phones, but not the Pixel 8 due to limited RAM (8GB)
- Google VP says 12GB RAM on Pixel 8 Pro perfect for AI model, didn't want to "degrade experience" on Pixel 8
- Google now enabling Gemini Nano on Pixel 8 as developer option in next software update
- Google wants some AI features to be "RAM resident" - permanently occupy memory for quick access
- Having Gemini running may result in slower performance of other apps if it takes up system memory