Lenovo has announced Qira, a new on-device AI assistant designed for its computers and Motorola smartphones. The system will be integrated at the operating system level, allowing users to access Qira without needing to open or switch to it.
In essence, Qira is always present, offering proactive suggestions and automating tasks such as writing emails, transcribing meetings, and translating documents. Users can choose not to engage with Qira if they prefer not to receive assistance, but frequent users will benefit from a machine learning system that develops a "living model" of their world.
To address concerns about data privacy, Lenovo says its hybrid architecture prioritizes on-device processing, collecting user data only with explicit permission. The company claims that every aspect of the Qira experience is designed to be secure, ethical, and accountable.
However, critics may question the relevance of creating a dedicated AI assistant when many users are not engaging with existing virtual assistants like Lenovo's own Copilot. According to recent reports, Copilot has seen relatively low adoption rates, with around 20 million weekly users in April this year. In contrast, rival chatbots have seen significantly higher engagement, with ChatGPT reaching 400 million weekly users and OpenAI's chatbot used by over 800 million people per week.
Lenovo's decision to launch Qira may be seen as a response to the growing competition in the virtual assistant market, but it remains to be seen how effective this new AI will be in meeting user needs.
In essence, Qira is always present, offering proactive suggestions and automating tasks such as writing emails, transcribing meetings, and translating documents. Users can choose not to engage with Qira if they prefer not to receive assistance, but frequent users will benefit from a machine learning system that develops a "living model" of their world.
To address concerns about data privacy, Lenovo says its hybrid architecture prioritizes on-device processing, collecting user data only with explicit permission. The company claims that every aspect of the Qira experience is designed to be secure, ethical, and accountable.
However, critics may question the relevance of creating a dedicated AI assistant when many users are not engaging with existing virtual assistants like Lenovo's own Copilot. According to recent reports, Copilot has seen relatively low adoption rates, with around 20 million weekly users in April this year. In contrast, rival chatbots have seen significantly higher engagement, with ChatGPT reaching 400 million weekly users and OpenAI's chatbot used by over 800 million people per week.
Lenovo's decision to launch Qira may be seen as a response to the growing competition in the virtual assistant market, but it remains to be seen how effective this new AI will be in meeting user needs.
and i gotta say, its kinda cool but also super confusing. like, why do we need another ai assistant when copilot is already out there 
? didnt it do pretty well or wut?
and lenovo wanna get a piece of the pie i suppose. but honestly, how will qira differentiate itself from all the other virtual assistants out there? im curious to see how users react to it 
. But at the same time, I'm a bit skeptical about how much of my personal data they'll actually need to collect in order to make it work seamlessly.
. Now, with ChatGPT and OpenAI's chatbot dominating the market, I wonder if Qira will be able to keep up 
. Still, Lenovo's approach of prioritizing on-device processing and user consent is definitely a step in the right direction 
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like who wouldn't want an all-access assistant that can do everything from writing emails to translating docs? 
On one hand, being able to access Qira without even having to open it sounds soooo convenient 
, and I love that they're prioritizing on-device processing to keep our data safe 
. But, like, 20 million weekly users of Copilot is kinda low 
. What do u guys think? Should we be stoked about Qira or should we be over it 
But seriously, if Qira can live up to its promise and not just collect dust on my desk like Copilot, then I'm all for it. Maybe Lenovo's trying to catch up with the competition, or maybe they're just throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks. Either way, it'll be interesting to see how this AI assistant thing goes down. 
the fact that it's got this "living model" of ur world is genius, i can already imagine how much time its gonna save me 
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but at the same time, i kinda wonder if we're overcompensating by creating another AI assistant when copilot just isn't getting the traction it deserves 
like 20 million weekly users sounds super low to me and now we got qira which will prob just collect way more data on us idk if it's worth the risk for lenovo tho, chatgpt is already blowing them out of the water with like 400 mil weekly users lol openai's chatbot is fire 
. maybe qira will find its own special spot in our hearts 
. fingers crossed! 
. and yeah, I've tried using Copilot before... it was pretty meh 
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. While Lenovo says its hybrid architecture prioritizes on-device processing and only collects user data with explicit permission, we've seen time and time again how that's not always enough to prevent misuse of sensitive info 
. And let's be real, if it's not catching on fast with Copilot, I'm not sure why Lenovo thinks Qira will magically change the game 
. And now they're launching another AI assistant that might just end up collecting more dust than their existing one? The fact that ChatGPT is raking in 400 million weekly users and OpenAI's chatbot has over 800 million users per week makes me wonder if Lenovo is trying to play catch-up 
. I do like the idea of having an AI assistant always present, though - it could be super convenient 
and idk wut 2 think tbh. on one hand, it sounds kinda cool that they're integrating it into the os level so we can access it whenever we want without having 2 open another app. but at the same time, i'm low-key worried about data privacy cuz every1's always complaining about that