Honor explores large language models on smartphones

Chinese device maker Honor said it is exploring the possibilities of harnessing artificial intelligence large language models on devices to spearhead the advancement of human-centric technology in smartphones and beyond.

Zhao Ming, CEO of Honor Device Co Ltd, said: "Smartphones represent the ultimate combination of computing systems, communications technologies, display technologies and AI platforms, tearing down boundaries by integrating various other devices and new technologies."

"New AI and communications technologies are fueling a new wave of smartphone innovation, creating virtually limitless possibilities for us to explore. It is our responsibility as a company to embrace these opportunities and continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with smartphones," Zhao said at the ongoing Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023.

According to him, Honor continues to embrace the possibilities of AI innovation by applying AI across various usage scenarios, and is exploring the possibilities of harnessing large language models (LLM) on devices to spearhead the advancement of human-centric technology in smartphones and beyond.

Recognizing how communication technology has evolved from 1G to 5G in the past five decades, and how 5G has been tearing down the boundaries between the physical and digital, Zhao shared how Honor continues to optimize its information communication capabilities to provide a more seamless user experience.

Zhao said the company will host a launch event for its next flagship foldable smartphone, Honor Magic V2, in Beijing next week.