For all the promise of digital transformation and the role artificial intelligence will play in driving the factories of the future, its adoption is still relatively nascent when it comes to much of the manufacturing sector. There are a number of reasons for this, not least a lack of understanding of what AI actually is and the changes it will bring. Separating the facts from the (science) fiction can be a challenge. Confusion, coupled with uncertainty, breeds fears and misconceptions, whether that’s around security risks; job losses; losing control, and what the technology can and cannot do.
Busting some of the most common myths can help set the record straight about AI and what it truly means for manufacturers.
Myth 1: AI is the end goalThere’s a common misconception that AI itself is a benefit. I’ve had countless conversations with customers who have misconstrued the fact that AI is a mechanism, not a benefit. I’ve heard “I’ll wait until it ‘does...