Samsung introduced the Galaxy AI with artificial intelligence-based features. Currently free, the service could become subscription-based in 2026.
Samsung launched the Galaxy AI with the new Galaxy S24 smartphone.
It is a tool that allows you to perform many useful functions for phones, some of which offer great added value. At the moment the service is free but Samsung could start charging for it from 2026. But what is it exactly?
Some features will not be free forever
Samsung’s Galaxy AI is a set of AI-based features, integrated into Galaxy smartphones. They allow users to perform many useful operations and their purpose is to improve the overall user experience.
Precisely for this reason Samsung is promoting its Galaxy S24 Ultra a lot, highlighting the new AI features. These features are currently free, but this won’t always be the case. During a press conference, Samsung said that Galaxy AI features will become subscription-based in the future.
How much will the Galaxy AI cost?
Samsung has not yet revealed how much the Galaxy AI will cost. It is not possible to obtain further news for a very simple reason: this artificial intelligence, based on that of Google and adapted for Samsung smartphones, requires significant server resources that Samsung will have to manage independently. All this involves additional costs which have not yet been precisely calculated.
This is because, in general, making predictions about the costs of AI technologies is complex: their large-scale use is still relatively new. Development, infrastructure, and maintenance costs are difficult to estimate accurately, and user needs can change rapidly. As adoption grows we may see significant changes in pricing models. Many AI services, such as ChatGPT, charge a premium fee for access. Apple is also considering a subscription model for its AI features on iPhones to cover costs.
Galaxy AI "basic" and "premium" features
Currently, the Galaxy AI includes all the AI features available on Samsung smartphones. In the future, the company may make only some basic functions free. More advanced and complex features, which require more AI resources, may be included in a subscription. This would allow Samsung to avoid an abrupt transition and continue promoting the Galaxy AI, although obviously, the best features will require payment.
Samsung will communicate details about these changes in the coming months.
How will the tech world change with AI?
Companies are significantly improving their performance by integrating artificial intelligence. It enables various totally innovative performances, such as advanced automation, predictive analytics, and personalization of user experiences.
It is now clear that in the world of smartphones, AI revolutionizes the capabilities of devices, improving photography, voice assistance, battery management, and security. This advancement not only increases the operational efficiency of businesses, but also provides users with smarter, more personalized experiences, leading to a new era of mobile technology that is more intuitive and powerful.
However, the widespread adoption of AI could lead to new contradictions. Already now we can see the distinction between basic and premium functions and the respective disparity between users, which leaves behind those who cannot afford expensive subscriptions. Additionally, the increased reliance on AI raises concerns about privacy and data security, as more personal information is collected and analyzed in the process.
Original article published on Money.it Italy 2024-07-07 21:43:02. Original title: Avviso per chi ha un cellulare Samsung, dal 2026 arriva l’abbonamento
