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Edge AI: The rise of on-device intelligence and faster, more responsive decisions
The world of AI is evolving rapidly, and one of the hottest trends in 2024 is Edge AI. This technology that revolutionises the way we interact with machines and make decisions using the power of on-device intelligence.
What is Edge AI?
Imagine a world where your smart speaker understands your voice instantly, your self-driving car reacts to obstacles in real-time, and your medical device makes critical decisions without waiting for cloud approval. This is the power of Edge AI.
The traditional AI systems generally rely on centralised cloud computing, for calculations and reactions whereas Edge AI performs calculations directly on the device itself in real-time where the data is created. This eliminates the need for constant communication with remote servers which brings the following advantages
- Faster response times: No more waiting for data to travel back and forth, reducing the ‘cloud lag’ leading to immediate and accurate decisions. This is really important for applications like autonomous vehicles and critical healthcare devices.
- Enhanced privacy and security: Sensitive data is localised that reduces the risk of external threats. Edge AI can be beneficial for protecting sensitive medical information or…