tinyML Foundation EMEA 2024 Keynote: Alessandro Cremonesi – Edge AI for A Sustainable Future
tinyML Foundation EMEA 2024 Keynote – Alessandro Cremonesi , Chief Innovation officer of STMicroelectronics; Edge AI for A Sustainable Future
Prepare to unlock the secrets of sustainability in #AI with our esteemed guest Alessandro Cremonesi of #STMicroelectronics. We begin by journeying through the semiconductor industry’s crucial role in advancing #sustainable AI technologies, particularly through TinyML. Our discussion delves into the burgeoning interest in Generative AI (#Gen AI) and its ripple effects on the semiconductor market, which is on a path to double by 2030. We tackle the pressing energy demands of AI training and the formidable sustainability challenges faced by data centers, anticipating a tenfold surge in power consumption by 2026. Cutting-edge innovations like 2-nanometer processes and silicon photonics are highlighted as vital solutions to these rising power needs.
Switching gears, we explore the tangible benefits of virtualization in industrial environments, moving past the hype of the metaverse and omniverse. The focus is on the efficiency gains from edge computing in machinery control, where predictive maintenance and minimized data transfer can lead to considerable energy savings and enhanced safety. Everyday devices such as washing machines are also under the spotlight, showcasing how #edgeAI integration leads to significant energy and water efficiency. The potential of generative AI at the edge, enhancing user interfaces and interactivity, is discussed, driven by advancements in battery tech and sensors, suggesting a future where devices are smarter and more intuitive.
Alessandro’s presentation spans the unique challenges faced by embedded software engineers, machine learning engineers, and hardware engineers, emphasizing performance, power efficiency, and compact design in edge devices. We introduce a unified tool suite from aMicroelectronics that optimizes algorithms for various hardware, driving a revolution in intelligent sensing, computing, and actuation. The episode concludes with a visionary look at Generative AI in healthcare, from surgical robotics to advanced human body models and drug testing, underscoring AI’s pivotal role in promoting sustainability across multiple domains.
Join us as Alessandro navigates these transformative technologies and their profound impact on our world.
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