1. n. [Digital]

Edge AI refers to the deployment of AI models on devices or equipment – such as sensors, controllers, or mobile hardware - located on or near the source of data generation.  It typically manifests in industrial IoT systems, autonomous machinery, smart sensors, and real-time monitoring solutions that can make local decisions without network dependency.

Relevance to business: Edge AI enables rapid decision making at the source of the data. It is especially useful in remote or low-connectivity environments, where signal latency or cloud availability may be an issue.