CES 2025: how edge AI stole the show
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AI has dominated industry discussion and developments over the past few years. This held true for CES 2025 but with a specific angle: AI delivered from the network edge. The implications of edge AI for operators span several areas – from new business opportunities to networks.
To help navigate the key announcements from CES and their implications, GSMA Intelligence is releasing two Insight Spotlights. This analysis focuses on how and why edge AI came to be the biggest topic at CES. A further report examines five key areas of innovation: AI, consumer devices, smart home, digital entertainment and automotive.
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