Welcome! This survey asks about your awareness, views, and preferences related to on-device AI training. It should take about 6–8 minutes. There are no right or wrong answers.
Which of these devices do you use at least once a week?
- Smartphone
- Tablet
- Laptop/desktop computer
- Smartwatch or fitness tracker
- Smart TV or streaming device
- Smart speaker (e.g., Alexa or Google Assistant)
How familiar are you with the idea of on-device model training?
- I've never heard of it
- I've heard the term but I'm not sure what it means
- I have a basic understanding
- I understand it well and could explain it
What we mean by on-device training: Some apps and features improve by learning from data stored on your device (like photos, messages, or usage patterns). The training happens locally, rather than sending raw data to the cloud. Your device may share model updates, not your raw personal data.
After this explanation, how well do you understand what on-device model training means?
Which potential benefits of on-device training come to mind? Select all that apply.
- Better privacy
- Faster responses
- Works without internet
- More personalized results
- Less data sent to the company
- Lower data costs
- Greater reliability
Which risks or downsides do you associate with on-device training? Select all that apply.
- Battery drain
- Slower device performance
- Takes up storage space
- Security vulnerabilities
- Data could still be misused
- Unexpected app behavior
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.
Attention check: To confirm you’re paying attention, please select “I am paying attention” below.
- I am not sure
- I am paying attention
- I prefer not to answer
- Skip this question
If your phone asked permission to train on-device using recent photos and messages, what would you do?
- Allow always
- Allow only when charging and on Wi‑Fi
- Decide case by case
- Deny permission
- Not sure
How important are clear, understandable controls for on-device training settings?
Allocate 100 points across what matters most to you for on-device training.
Have you ever enabled a feature that said it would improve with on-device learning?
If yes, which feature was it and how did it affect your experience or trust?
Max 600 chars
What would make on-device training clearer or more trustworthy for you?
Max 600 chars
Gender identity
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to say
Where do you currently live?
Highest level of education completed
Current employment status
- Employed full-time
- Employed part-time
- Self-employed
- Unemployed and looking for work
- Not working by choice
- Student
- Retired
- Prefer not to say
Primary smartphone operating system
- Android
- iOS
- Other / Not sure
Is there anything else you’d like to share about on-device training, trust, or controls?
Max 600 chars
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on On-Device Training
Thank you for completing the survey! Your feedback helps us improve on-device training in ways that respect your preferences.