Nice article! I work in edge AI and I've been writing about this topic for a while. One of the most interesting things to me is how edge compute will break the subscription-based model and result in a rush for cheaper devices:

> The most immediate impact of on-device intelligence is a reduction in recurring costs. Imagine trading cloud infrastructure for a more capable local device. While faster processors are more expensive per unit, they are still far cheaper than the expense of hosting—and staffing—the gigantic infrastructure required to make a cloud application work.

> To sell a system that depends on the cloud, device manufacturers are forced into the subscription business model. All that hosting costs money, which is impossible to recoup from device sales alone. This is why so many modern gadgets come with a significant monthly fee. While subscription revenue can be useful for companies, it reduces the accessibility of products and limits their overall market.

Taken from my article here: dansitu.substack.com/p/…