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Chinese smartphone company Honour CEO George Zhao has emphasized the importance of protecting user data to fully harness the potential of artificial intelligence. Honour has already incorporated AI features into its system, allowing users to open text messages and notifications by glancing at them. The company also streamlines the process of copying and pasting by connecting Yelp-like applications to navigation or ride-hailing apps. At Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, Honour showcased cutting-edge AI technology that can identify deepfakes in videos and simulate lenses to reduce myopia caused by prolonged screen time. Zhao believes that ensuring data security and safeguarding user privacy is crucial for the effectiveness of AI. He also highlighted the challenge of finding the right balance between AI capabilities, energy usage, and data privacy. Honour’s Magic V2 folding phone, which received the “Best Smartphone in Asia Award” at the Shanghai MWC event, is set to launch in July.
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In Hangzhou, China — In an exclusive interview with CNBC, George Zhao, the CEO of Chinese smartphone company Honour, emphasised the importance of protecting user data in order to fully harness the potential of artificial intelligence.
His remarks coincide with Apple’s recent announcement of the upcoming release of personalised AI tools on select devices in the United States later this year.
Similar to a computer systems analyst, Honour has already incorporated AI features into its system. These features allow users to effortlessly open text messages and other notifications simply by glancing at them. Additionally, Honour streamlines the process of copying and pasting by directly connecting Yelp-like applications to navigation or ride-hailing apps.
This week at Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, Honour showcased cutting-edge AI technology that can identify deepfakes in videos and simulate lenses to reduce myopia caused by prolonged screen time.
Zhao highlighted that Honor’s strategy is to restrict AI operations that involve personal data to the smartphone. It is commonly referred to as on-device AI, which is different from AI tools that rely on cloud computing to function.
According to Zhao, ensuring data security and safeguarding user privacy is crucial for the effectiveness of AI. This statement was translated from Mandarin by CNBC. This has consistently been one of our key selling points.
“User data remains within the device,” Zhao stated. This is a principle we strongly believe in.
According to Apple Intelligence, the AI product of the iPhone company, it utilises on-device processing and relies on “server-based models” for handling more intricate requests. According to Apple, their new “Private Cloud Compute” ensures that user data is never stored.
Honour claims that its on-device AI is developed in-house, and the company has partnered with Baidu and Google Cloud for additional AI features.
According to Zhao, there are two main directions in the development of AI so far. Network AI has significantly increased in power. I have a strong belief that on-device AI will continue to grow in its capabilities and empower consumers, fostering a deeper level of intimacy and understanding.
He added that it would provide consumers with increased support and facilitate their interaction with the upcoming AI world.
Zhao highlighted the fact that numerous generative AI applications, like those found in OpenAI’s ChatGPT, demand significant computing power that surpasses the battery capacity of a single smartphone.
That raises concerns about the security of data transfer when utilising the cloud.
According to Zhao, manufacturers face a significant challenge in finding the right balance between AI capabilities, energy usage, and data privacy.
According to him, a system that gathers extensive user data in order to provide more personalised features becomes a more powerful entity than the individual utilising the system.
Our aim for the future development of smartphones is to empower individuals,” Zhao stated.
When an object gains strength, it becomes apparent how insignificant individuals are in comparison. I think it’s important for mobile end devices to empower and enable individuals.
The Honour Magic V2 folding phone, which was released in China last summer and in Europe earlier this year, recently received the prestigious “Best Smartphone in Asia Award” at the Shanghai MWC event.
The Magic V2 is incredibly compact, folding up to a thickness comparable to that of an iPhone.
Honour is scheduled to launch the Magic V3 in July, showcasing the company’s cutting-edge AI capabilities.
When questioned about the potential for the new foldable device to be slimmer, Zhao responded with confidence, stating, “Certainly, we must push ourselves to overcome challenges, don’t we?”
Source : CNBC News
