What does “AI at the edge” really mean in 2026, and why does it matter now more than ever before? In this episode, we’re joined by Brandon Shibley, Edge AI Solutions Engineering Lead at Qualcomm’s Edge Impulse, to discuss the current state and future of Edge AI in 2026. We discuss Gen AI, Small Models, and Cascades of Models, along with real-world constraints like latency, power, and privacy. We also dive into the role of MLOps, evolving hardware, and how developers can start building practical edge AI systems today.

Featuring:

• Brandon Shibley – LinkedIn
• Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X
• Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X

Links:

• Read our Ultimate Guide to Edge AI
• Download your copy of O'Reilly's AI at the Edge
• Check out the Edge Impulse blog
• Sign-up for an expert led trial of Edge Impulse

Upcoming Events:

• Register for upcoming webinars here!

What happens when an AI hater starts building with AI agents? In this episode, we talk with software engineer Steve Klabnik, known for his work on the Rust programming language, about his journey from criticizing AI to experimenting with it firsthand. We explore Steve’s programming language Rue, largely built with the help of AI tools like Claude, and discuss what this means for software engineering and the future of coding in an AI-driven world.

Featuring:

• Steve Klabnik – LinkedIn
• Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X
• Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X

Links:

• The Rust Programming Language
• Rust
• Rue
• Daniel's RSA Meeting link for March 23, 2026
• Daniel's RSA Meeting link for March 24-25, 2026

Upcoming Events:

• Register for upcoming webinars here!

AI is reshaping global power, from chip manufacturing and computing power to AI governance and US-China relations. In this episode, Ben Buchanan, Assistant Professor at The Johns Hopkins University and former White House Special Advisor for AI, explores how AI policy, geopolitics, and international cooperation intersect with AI innovation and AI safety. We discuss the strategic importance of computing power, the future of AI governance, and what it will take for democracies to lead responsibly in the age of AI.

Featuring:

• Ben Buchanan – LinkedIn
• Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, X

Links:

• The AI Grand Bargain

Upcoming Events:

• Register for upcoming webinars here!