Google aiming to ‘claim leadership’ of AI market with new phone launch
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google will use its upcoming phone launch to “get the jump” on its rivals and try to “claim leadership” of the AI market in smartphones, an expert has said. Google’s earlier announcement could let it announce new AI features first and claim leadership in this area Ben Wood “It is interesting Google is holding this event in August rather than the usual timing of October. “As a result, Google’s earlier announcement could let it announce new AI features first and claim leadership in this area.” AI-powered tools have become a key battleground for innovation in the tech sector. “We expect Google to continue to flex its ‘camera capability’ muscles given the central role the camera now plays in the purchasing decision for a new smartphone,” Mr Wood said.