These days, it feels like everyone is talking about AI. Whether you’re at a conference, a cafe, or scrolling social media AI is everywhere. So, it’s no surprise that some people are asking:
“Has AI taken over everything? Is IoT still relevant? Is IoT dead?”
As someone deeply involved in tech, I can confidently say:
IoT (Internet of Things) is not dead — it’s more important than ever.
You may wonder why?..
Before we had AI in the spotlight, industries were already using machines to talk to each other. That’s called M2M (Machine-to-Machine). Later, it evolved into IoT, where smart devices collect and share data over the internet.
Now with AI booming, that data becomes even more valuable. AI needs data to learn and make decisions and most of that data comes from IoT devices.
I recently shared this at a Bernama interview on behalf of the (MYIOTA) Malaysia IoT Association:
“AI is hungry for data. IoT is the one feeding it. Without IoT, AI can’t function.”
.. then .. IOT is supposed to be a King Maker!
Today, The AIoT, the fusion of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things has become more relevant than ever. At Axiomtek Malaysia, guided by the vision of our headquarters in Taipei, we’ve proudly carried the theme “Your Best AIoT Partner” since 2017.
To further build awareness around this concept, we launched “Sembang AIoT” on YouTube in May 2023 through our subsidiary of Axiomtek Malaysia, AIoTmission. This initiative came shortly after large language models like GPT gained global attention in 2022, signaling a timely and necessary conversation about the future of intelligent, connected systems. Today, our mission continues … helping industries use AI and IoT to work smarter, not harder.
AI is the brain. IoT is the senses. Together? A smarter future.
So, NO NO . . IoT isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s making AI even more powerful!