Is Edge AI Turning Our Homes into Intelligent Spaces or Fragile Ecosystems Prone to Failure? | Edge of Tomorrow with Sam Geha (Infineon) & Rob Tiffany (IDC)

Smart homes are getting smarter, but at what cost? Are we truly building intelligent, secure spaces, or are we creating a fragile ecosystem that could fail when we need it most? 🏡

Welcome to the Edge of Tomorrow - The Edge AI Debate, our brand new spin off series on The IoT Podcast in collaboration with the  @edgeaifoundation  bringing together the leading minds in Edge AI for debates and discussions on the biggest challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends shaping the future of Edge AI.

We’re kicking off the series with none other than Sam Geha – EVP of IoT, Wireless & Compute Business at Infineon, and Rob Tiffany – Research Director at IDC, who will be debating the topic of smart homes—is Edge AI making them truly intelligent, or are they fragile and prone to failure?

From Alexa controlling your lights to smart thermostats adjusting temperatures and security cameras watching over our homes, Edge AI is making everyday tech smarter and faster. But what happens when things go wrong?

Sam and Rob will be diving into the most pressing questions on the minds of both consumers and businesses, including:

🏡 Security & Control – Who’s really in charge when AI runs your home?

🏡 What Happens When AI Fails? – Are we prepared for glitches, lockouts, or worse?

🏡 Will Edge AI Replace Cloud AI? – Or will it always rely on cloud support? And so much more! And more importantly… will Rob and Sam agree?!

Chapters...

00:00 Introduction to Edge AI and Smart Homes

02:51 The Evolution of Smart Homes with Edge AI

05:56 Security Concerns in Smart Home Devices

09:02 The Role of Edge AI in Emergency Situations

11:47 Consumer Education and Device Security

14:51 Safeguards and Anomaly Detection in Edge AI

18:03 Privacy Concerns and Edge AI Adoption

20:48 The Future of Edge AI in Smart Homes

28:01 The Role of Edge AI in Modern Technology

32:08 Convenience and the Smart Home Revolution

37:02 Challenges and Misconceptions in Edge AI Adoption

The episode is live on all major listening platforms now! Listen here: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast

What’s your take? Do you think Edge AI is making our homes truly intelligent—or are we creating a system bound to fail? Drop your thoughts in the comments after you’ve had a listen!

Connect with our guests…

• Sam Geha - EVP of IoT, Wireless & Compute at Infineon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-geha-b18a182/
• Find out more about Infineon - https://www.infineon.com/
• Rob Tiffany - research Director at IDC - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtiffany/

About the Edge of Tomorrow:

The Edge AI Debate Edge of Tomorrow: The Edge AI Debate is our special spin-off series bringing together some of the brightest minds in Edge AI and beyond for high-stake discussions and debates over hot-button issues, opportunities, and topics of the moment in and around Edge AI. From the ethics of machine learning to the security risks lurking at the edge, no question is off-limits.

Our goal is to bring together diverse voices—technologists, ethicists and innovators—to share their perspectives, explore new ideas, and discuss what’s at stake. By fostering honest, in-depth conversations, Edge of Tomorrow aims to give listeners the insights they need to better understand this transformative field.

This series isn’t just about exploring what’s next for Edge AI—it’s about discussing how we get there responsibly. By bringing together thought leaders from across the field, we aim to dig into the challenges and opportunities of Edge AI, sparking ideas that lead to meaningful change.