I replaced ChatGPT with Google's offline AI on my phone for 24 hours — here's my verdict

(Image credit: Getty Images / dikushin) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter I spent the last 24 hours testing Google’s AI Edge Gallery to see if local AI is finally ready for everyday use. As someone who relies on tools like ChatGPT and Claude for brainstorming, planning and life’s random questions, I’ve always accepted a specific trade-off of convenience in exchange for sending my data to a server.When I found out Google had quietly released an app that runs LLMs entirely on-device, I decided to see if I could finally cut the cord. Here's what happened.Settin...