New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Noting the role of MSMEs in economic growth and job creation as India marches ahead to become global manufacturing powerhouse, a World Economic Forum (WEF) report has highlighted the role of edge AI as a viable pathway for productivity enhancement.

The report said that unlike conventional cloud-based AI systems designed for large enterprises with extensive IT infrastructure, edge AI enables real-time data processing directly on or near industrial machines.

The report claimed that edge AI approach reduces latency, minimises dependence on uninterrupted connectivity and lowers data transmission costs, factors particularly relevant for MSMEs operating in resource-constrained environments.

It further said that the depl...