Lenovo and Motorola are releasing their own on-device AI assistant (www.engadget.com)

Lenovo has announced the upcoming launch of Qira, a new cross-device AI assistant designed for its computers and Motorola smartphones, set to be integrated directly into the system level later this quarter. Unlike traditional digital assistants, Qira operates in the background, providing users with proactive suggestions and creating a personalized "living model" based on their interactions. This includes tasks such as writing emails, transcribing meetings, and summarizing missed information, leveraging machine learning to tailor its functionality to individual users. The significance of Qira lies in its focus on privacy and on-device processing, allowing users to control their data securely. Lenovo emphasizes that Qira's architecture prioritizes ethical data management, which caters to growing privacy concerns among users. However, analysts question the need for another assistant, especially as the popularity of existing solutions like ChatGPT continues to soar. With competition for user attention intensifying, Lenovo's move could be seen as either a bold step into the AI landscape or a miscalculated response to market demands, particularly given the dwindling user engagement observed with similar tools.