If you made a list of emerging AI trends, edge AI – running AI workloads at or near where data is generated rather than in centralized data centers – would probably make the cut. Edge AI Today: Local Models, Hardware, and Investment SignalsThese benefits help explain why interest in edge AI is rising. Why Edge AI Probably Won’t Kill Data CentersThat said, edge AI growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of AI in traditional data centers. In short, while edge AI is poised to become an increasingly important way to host AI workloads, it’s unlikely to displace traditional data centers. Some recent AI data center investments may not achieve expected utilization, but if that occurs, edge AI is unlikely to be the primary cause.