Researchers taught GPT-4V to use an iPhone and buy things on the Amazon app

It's still early, but MM-Navigate use navigate smartphone GUIs with a combination of image processing and text-based reasoning.

In the dynamic world of smartphone technology, there's an increasing demand for AI that can navigate and interact with the complex interfaces of mobile apps. This goes beyond simple automation to require an AI that understands GUIs and performs tasks akin to a human. A new paper presents MM-Navigator, a GPT-4V agent built to meet this challenge. Its creators aim to connect AI abilities with the sophisticated workings of smartphone applications.

This post will focus on MM-Navigator's technical capabilities, particularly its use of GPT-4V. We'll explore how it interprets screens, decides on actions, and accurately interacts with mobile apps. We'll address the development challenges and the creative solutions needed for an AI to effectively navigate the diverse and changing world of smartphone interfaces. Looking closely at GPT-4V's key features, the innovative methods for screen understanding and action decision-making, and the strategies for accurate, context-sensitive app interactions, we'll highlight how MM-Navigator significantly narrows the gap between AI potential and the complexities of smartphone app functionality.