# COSMO is basically a test-run for a new kind of AI assistant built specifically for Android phones.

*genai · news · 2026-05-03 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- COSMO is an experimental AI assistant by Google designed to run locally on Android devices.
- COSMO's download size exceeds 1GB because it includes its own AI model for offline use.
- COSMO can automate browser tasks, summarize group chats, and manage daily productivity directly on-device.
- Users can choose between full on-device AI, cloud-based processing, or a hybrid approach with COSMO.

**Companies:** Google
**Countries:** United States

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