This IDC Perspective reviews the potential uses for generative AI at the edge and provides guidance for technology buyers as they explore the potential for generative AI, as well as some recent market announcements."The convergence of generative AI and edge compute has the potential to fundamentally change what edge devices are capable of. The field is rapidly changing, and technology buyers have many considerations as they determine who to partner with," said Nina Turner, research director in IDC's Enabling Technologies and Semiconductor team. "Companies should look for partners with robust AI software stacks, reference designs, and AI toolkits, as well as a good understanding of the vertical end market being addressed."
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