The author tested these potential benefits during a trip on the Road to Hana in Maui, where he faced challenges such as lack of cellphone service and difficult road conditions. He found that the AI could have been useful in several situations, such as planning the day's itinerary, providing directions when signal was lost, and even filling in photo edges for better selfies. However, he also noted that there are still areas where traditional vacation guides and word-of-mouth advice outperform AI.
Key takeaways:
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip includes on-device generative AI, which could potentially assist with travel planning and navigation, particularly in areas with limited or no cell service.
- The on-device AI could make travel planning faster and more personalized, drawing conclusions from personal data such as behavior patterns, locations visited, and photos.
- The AI could also assist with navigation, particularly in areas with no cell service, by providing directions based on a downloaded map and the user's current location.
- Other potential uses for the AI include expanding the borders of a photo and filling in what wasn't originally captured, removing unwanted subjects from videos, and providing information and stories to entertain travelers during long journeys.