bleeding edge

1. the most advanced stage of a technology, art, etc., usually experimental and risky.

bleeding edge

noun

1. the very forefront of technological development

Word History and Origins

Origin of bleeding edge¹

1980–85; patterned on cutting edge or leading edge

Example Sentences

These companies are on the bleeding edge of digital banking.

From Seattle Times

This show is at the very bleeding edge of my exhibition practice that way.

From Los Angeles Times

From his studio outside London, Eno, 75, recently took a break to speak over Zoom about the documentary, his thoughts on AI and his long and storied career on the bleeding edge.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t even think I was much on the bleeding edge of the news, but whatever.

From Salon

You actually have to work with communities that are at that bleeding edge of harm, you need to ensure that key leadership consists of the most impacted groups.

From Salon