The hidden role of connectivity in today’s AI race
The article discusses the critical role of connectivity in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). It highlights that many organizations are attempting to implement AI on inadequate network infrastructures, which can hinder performance and increase operational risks. To successfully leverage AI, businesses must prioritize upgrading their connectivity to support high-performance applications.
- ▪AI adoption is hindered by weak connectivity, leading to latency and reliability issues.
- ▪Consumer electronics prices are expected to rise by 20% this year due to chipset shortages.
- ▪Research indicates that 40% of organizations are currently using AI to reduce costs.
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| Original publisher | TechRadar |
| Canonical URL | https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-hidden-role-of-connectivity-in-todays-ai-race |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:43 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T09:06:10.451Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-21T09:06:10.451Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Pro The hidden role of connectivity in today’s AI race Opinion By Ben Allcock published 21 May 2026 You can’t scale AI on weak connectivity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: The Register) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter AI is moving from experimentation to expectation.But many organizations are trying to adopt it on network connections that aren’t built to support it, all while costs continue to rise across the supply chain and technology stack.Ben AllcockSocial Links NavigationVice President of B2B, TP-Link UK&I.For example, prices of…
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