{"id":27403,"date":"2026-01-12T09:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/samsung-could-be-using-deepseek-and-perplexity-to-power-bixby-ai-features-tech-news\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:47:49","slug":"samsung-could-be-using-deepseek-and-perplexity-to-power-bixby-ai-features-tech-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/samsung-could-be-using-deepseek-and-perplexity-to-power-bixby-ai-features-tech-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Could Be Using DeepSeek And Perplexity To Power Bixby AI Features | Tech News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9825085\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">January 12, 2026, 14:58 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9825085\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-686372707 asubttl-schema\">Samsung One UI 8.5 update is expected to release with the Galaxy s26 series and its AI integrations will be vital.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Samsung%20Could%20Be%20Using%20DeepSeek%20And%20Perplexity%20To%20Power%20Bixby%20AI%20Features - %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/samsung-could-be-using-deepseek-and-perplexity-to-power-bixby-ai-features-9825085.html%3Futm_source%3Dwhatsapp%26utm_medium%3Dsocial_share%26utm_campaign%3Dnw18english%0D%0A %0D%0A Get the latest news anytime, anywhere. Install News18 app for free! %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/onelink.to\/website-share-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 sclrnd wapp social_share\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 notifycnt social_share\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_share_icon.svg\" alt=\"new share icon\" title=\"new share icon\" width=\"8\" height=\"9\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 social_share\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_whatsapp_icon.svg\" alt=\"new whatsapp icon\" title=\"new whatsapp icon\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 social_share\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-686372707\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-686372707 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Samsung could be going beyond Google to make its AI suite expand\" title=\"Samsung could be going beyond Google to make its AI suite expand\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-686372707\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Samsung could be going beyond Google to make its AI suite expand<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Samsung and Google have become close pals in recent years which has allowed the former to gain first dibs on some of Google\u2019s new AI features. But even then, it seems the South Korean giant is relying on other AI models to power its own Bixby AI version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Samsung hasn\u2019t said this officially but many tipsters have spotted the obvious signs with the Bixby Live feature which is Samsung\u2019s version of Gemini Live for its Galaxy devices. The prospect of the new AI assistant has been highlighted through the One UI 8.5 beta leak which should be available to more users soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><strong>One UI 8.5 Bixby AI Upgrade Soon<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Samsung is using Gemini to a large extent for its AI features but it seems the brand is happy to work with other AI players like DeepSeek and Perplexity. We have seen this being mentioned with Apple who is also seeking external help to make its Siri AI and other tools work for users. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Integrating more AI models means Bixby and Samsung\u2019s AI suite is more expansive and feature-rich that brings more users to the ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Like the other Live AI features, Bixby should help you with responses based on what it can see through your phone\u2019s camera or even listen to your queries. It should also have image generation support via other models. DeepSeek has mostly been an active player in China while Perplexity has tried many ways to catch user interest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">It even signed up with telecom players to offer a free Perplexity AI Pro offer who can also access the Comet AI web browser using the free premium account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The new Bixby Live will be available with the One UI 8.5 version which should become official with the Galaxy S26 launch sometime in February 2026. The AI era is getting a big jump, not in terms of the features but the price tag as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">The memory shortage issues are already showing their impact with the 2026 phone launches this month showing us the gulf in specs and their sticker price making people doubt about the need to upgrade their device. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-686372707 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>January 12, 2026, 14:58 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-686372707 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/\">tech<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Samsung Could Be Using DeepSeek And Perplexity To Power Bixby AI Features<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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