Edge Computing

Definition

Edge computing is a computing model that processes and analyzes data at the network edge, close to its source. In AI scenarios, it deploys inference capabilities to end devices to reduce latency and protect privacy, serving as a core enabling technology for smart hardware.

Usage Example

Smart camera performs facial recognition locally; no video upload to the cloud is required.

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