It feels like every major tech company is totally convinced that AI is the future. And for all I know, they may be right. But while we’re waiting for someone to develop our seemingly inevitable AGI-based overlords,

It’s no secret I’ve been critical of Galaxy AI in its current form on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 phones. It needs a bit more polish to be ready for prime time, especially if Samsung wants to use it as the main reason you’d buy a new Samsung in 2025.

The AI features on Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones uses both on-device and cloud-based AI models, including the touted AI assistant.

Thinking of buying the all-new Galaxy S25? Here's why I'm skipping the upgrade, and why you might want to as well

Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device If you've been skeptical about the role artificial intelligence has to play on your smartphone — and there's plenty of reason to feel that way,

At Samsung Unpacked S25, Samsung showed off an AI-curated “Now Brief” that transforms the lock screen into a daily report.

The Galaxy S25 model I love the most - and the one most people should buy - strikes the right balance of form and function.

Setting up the Brief is pretty easy, with the simplest method being just to add it to the phone's home screen. All you need to do is press and hold the screen, then select the Widgets icon at the bottom of the screen, and tapping on the Now Brief icon.