Frugal AI falls into the categories of Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability and Environment 4.0 and Digital Transformation. This refers to a particularly cost-effective and resource-saving form of artificial intelligence that is specifically developed for environments in which there is not as much technology, money or energy available.
Instead of requiring huge data centres or expensive high-end computers, frugal AI runs on simple devices, gets by with little data and can still solve intelligent tasks. This is helpful in developing countries, for example, but also wherever work needs to be done as efficiently as possible.
An illustrative example: In rural areas of Africa, farmers use frugal AI on inexpensive smartphones to recognise diseases on their plants based on photos. The app does not require an expensive internet connection and still works reliably because it requires little data and is reduced to the essentials.
Frugal AI therefore makes technology more accessible, conserves resources and helps to bring artificial intelligence into as many areas of life as possible - without major investment. The topic is therefore becoming increasingly important worldwide, particularly in terms of sustainability and digital participation.
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