Google quietly released an app that lets you download and run AI models locally | TechCrunch
May 31, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Google has launched an app called Google AI Edge Gallery, allowing users to run AI models from Hugging Face on their phones. Initially available for Android and soon for iOS, the app enables offline use of models for tasks like image generation, question answering, and code editing. This local processing addresses privacy concerns and connectivity issues associated with cloud-based models. The app, described as an "experimental Alpha release," can be downloaded from GitHub and includes features like "Ask Image," "AI Chat," and a "Prompt Lab" for single-turn tasks. Performance varies based on device hardware and model size.
Google AI Edge Gallery is released under an Apache 2.0 license, allowing broad usage, including commercial applications. The app invites feedback from the developer community to improve the user experience. The article is written by Kyle Wiggers, TechCrunch’s AI Editor, who has contributed to various tech publications and resides in Manhattan.
Key takeaways:
Google released an app called Google AI Edge Gallery that allows users to run AI models from Hugging Face on their phones offline.
The app is currently available for Android and will soon be available for iOS, allowing users to perform tasks like generating images and answering questions without an internet connection.
Google AI Edge Gallery is an "experimental Alpha release" and can be downloaded from GitHub, offering features like "Ask Image" and "AI Chat."
The app is under an Apache 2.0 license, inviting developers to provide feedback and use it in various contexts without restriction.
