AI is leaving the cloud

Good morning! I can’t think of a better way to start the week: fresh coffee and sizzling AI. ☕️

What’s up? Google launched LiteRT, a faster, more powerful framework for running AI directly on your devices.

Want the details? LiteRT is Google’s new universal AI framework designed to run advanced models on phones, laptops, and other edge devices—no cloud required. Building on TensorFlow Lite, LiteRT brings faster performance by using your device’s GPU or NPU, supports major AI models like Gemma, and works across platforms like Android, iOS, and the web. It’s also developer-friendly, allowing seamless conversion from popular ML frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.

What’s the bottom line? More and more AI is happening directly on your phone or computer—not in a distant data center. That means better speed, more privacy, and lower costs. With LiteRT, developers can bring smart features—like real-time voice assistants, background blur, or translation—right to your device. In short, it helps power the next generation of AI apps without relying on an internet connection, putting more intelligence exactly where you need it: in your hands.

What’s up? Scientists have created a free app called DinoTracker that uses AI to analyze and compare dinosaur footprints from millions of years ago.

How does it work? Instead of relying on potentially flawed fossil labels, the AI was trained on 2,000 unlabelled footprint shapes. It looks for patterns—like toe spread, heel position, and ground contact—to group similar prints together. The app lets users upload a footprint silhouette and explore others that match, while adjusting key features to see how comparisons change. This approach helps avoid human error and still aligns with expert classifications about 90% of the time.

Why is this significant? This technology offers a powerful new way to study prehistoric life without depending on incomplete fossil records. It also supports theories that birdlike footprints existed far earlier than previously confirmed. For scientists and enthusiasts alike, it's a step forward in understanding the mysterious creatures that once ruled the Earth.

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