On-Device AI: Transforming Industrial and Retail Markets with Qualcomm's Megha Daga

The EDGECELSIOR Show: Stories and Strategies for Scaling Edge Compute

Can you imagine a world where AI and IoT technology are so deeply embedded in our industrial markets, we couldn't remember life without them? Picture the incredible insight and opportunities that would present and you've got a mere glimpse of what you'll learn in our discussion with the insightful Megha Daga from Qualcomm. This episode is jam-packed with mind-blowing revelations about the evolution of AI, its acceleration through specialized IP cores, and how it's beginning to shape the industrial market - a market that's just starting to scratch the surface of what AI can offer.
Our conversation with Megha Daga takes us on a thrilling journey through Qualcomm's pioneering role in AI vision and edge computing. Over the past 15 years, they've brilliantly adapted their hardware to meet the rapidly evolving needs of AI, from machine learning to deep learning and now, generative AI. Hear how Qualcomm has brilliantly translated their mobile expertise to cater to IoT devices, enhancing energy efficiency and optimizing memory management within their architecture. Discover the shift towards edge-based training and why it's not always about TOPS - it's all about the efficiency of the architecture.
As we navigate the possibilities of AI applications, we delve into Qualcomm's collaboration with Zebra and how generative AI could revolutionize retail environments. Join us as we dissect the importance of privacy, data security, the cost implications of data transfer and processing, and the concept of the "energy dividend".
Hear how Qualcomm is prioritizing energy conservation when moving data to the edge, and how they're juggling the complexities of software frameworks, optimization, and device differentiation. Stick around for some exciting future events and announcements from Qualcomm in the IoT space - there's so much to look forward to!

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