Microsoft will bring AI to phones by using AndroidArena

LLMs might soon be able to work on various OSes, starting with Android

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Microsoft researchers are trying to train AI to use Android devices with the help of AndroidArena. However, even with its help, the AI meets various difficulties. After all, navigating through an OS requires multiple actions. Yet, the LLM agents don’t seem capable of performing complex tasks involving multiple actions for now.

What is AndroidArena?

AndroidArena is a simulated training ground for large language models. In addition, researchers use it to generate various situations for the AI to make it learn new functions. However, it is difficult to do so because the LLM agents need more training to deal with vast and dynamic spaces.

AI also lacks understanding, reasoning, exploration, and reflection. Without them, GPT-4 struggles to understand user intent and the logical reasons behind tasks. Furthermore, the AI doesn’t explore alternative routes toward a goal, so it sticks with what it knows. Moreover, you might already know that LLM agents struggle to use past actions in present situations.

Fortunately, researchers came up with a method to increase the accuracy of AI by 27%. Apparently, the solution was to include the number of failures and the previous methods. As a result, the AI gained an artificial reflection system.

Ultimately, by understanding AI, we will take a step forward in helping them work in various environments. In addition, the research shows that there is potential for future applications. Thus, we might be closer to getting a more complex AI with the help of AndroidArena.

For now, we can only think about the potential of future AI. After all, some models like Gemini and Copilot are struggling with newer information. However, AI is here and improves different features, such as super resolution.

Here’s more about the AndroidArena if the system interests you.

What are your thoughts? Do you think that AI should be able to operate an OS? Let us know in the comments.

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