Governed Autonomy: Why Edge AI Needs Guardrails

About this episode

The episode discusses the need for runtime governance in edge AI with Steven Yates, emphasizing the importance of local authority for safe operations.

In this episode, I sit down with Steven Yates, CTO and co-founder of Federant, to dive deep into the urgent need for runtime governance in edge AI. Drawing on decades of experience in embedded systems and PLC design, Steven reveals why the shift to the edge demands more than just powerful inference—it requires robust, local authority to keep operations safe when connectivity falters. We unpack real-world incidents where lack of governance led to costly mishaps, and explore how new open-source solutions are bridging the gap between cloud convenience and industrial reliability. If you think cloud SLAs are enough for industrial AI, this conversation will make you rethink the fundamentals. Join me as we explore the future of safe, autonomous operations—and why the old rules of industrial control are more relevant than ever.

People in this episode

Hosts: Robert Weber, Peter Seeberg

Guest: Steven Yates

Topics covered

• Edge AI
• Governance
• Industrial AI
• Safety
• Autonomous Operations

Keywords

• Edge AI
• Governance
• Industrial AI
• Safety
• Autonomous Operations
• Open-source solutions
• Cloud SLAs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federant

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