Google has introduced a new cloud-based platform that allows users to access advanced AI features while maintaining data privacy. The service, called Private AI Compute, is similar to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute and addresses the growing tension between privacy concerns and AI’s increasing computational demands.
Currently, many Google products run AI functions like translations, audio summaries, and chat assistants directly on devices. This ensures that personal data stays on phones, Chromebooks, and other devices. However, Google says this approach is becoming unsustainable as AI tools require more reasoning power than devices can handle.
Private AI Compute solves this problem by processing complex AI requests in a secure cloud environment. Google describes it as a “fortified space” where sensitive data remains accessible only to users, not even Google itself. The platform offers the same level of security typically expected from on-device AI processing.
“This is just the beginning,” Google added, signaling that further AI innovations are planned as the platform expands.
The company says this new cloud capability will enhance AI tools, moving them from simple responses to more personalized, context-aware suggestions. For instance, Pixel 10 users will see improved suggestions from Magic Cue, an AI tool that extracts relevant information from email and calendar apps. Additionally, Recorder app transcriptions will now support a broader range of languages.