Snap's New AI Understands Your Life

Snap has launched Specs Intelligence, a new anticipatory AI service that functions independently of Snapchat. This productivity-focused assistant integrates with user-connected accounts, such as Google, to surface relevant information and reminders tailored to individual goals, priorities, and routines. For users with AR Specs, Specs Intelligence can display insights directly in their field of view, responding to voice commands like "Hey Specs."

Snap is prioritizing user privacy with this new service. The company has stated that Specs Intelligence data will not be utilized for training AI models or for serving advertisements. Furthermore, Snap personnel will not have access to the personal content managed by the service. A preview version of Specs Intelligence is currently available in the US via the Specs app on iOS, offering insights into time and attention spending, with proactive suggestions to follow in an invite-only early-access phase.