The Economic Times

AI-as-a-service vs lab-as-a-service: Whats the difference and how they are changing AI adoption

Businesses are now deciding whether to buy AI tools or build custom systems. AI-as-a-service offers quick solutions for simple tasks. Lab-as-a-service provides embedded teams for complex, tailored AI. This shift is crucial for high-trust, domain-specific AI applications. A hybrid approach combining both models is emerging for a layered AI ecosystem.