Challenges of AI Integration with Jeff Winter

CFE Media and Technology’s Gary Cohen and Tyler Wall discuss the challenges of integrating AI into industrial automation with Industry 4.0 & digital transformation enthusiast Jeff Winter, senior director of industry strategy of manufacturing for Hitachi Solutions America.

Questions Jeff answers in this episode:

1. Almost 70% of respondents seem to be at least somewhat worried about adopting AI. Have you seen this in your own work and why do you think end users are hesitant?

2. A lot of our answers are fear based? Why is this? Is there an effective way to ease skeptical employees into AI?

3. Why do you think people are experiencing challenges when integrating AI, and what are some of the challenges that they’re facing?

4. Are there specific vertical industries where you believe distrust in AI is more prevalent? Why do you think this is the case?

5.  What steps can companies take in the short and mid-term to build trust with their employees, customers, and partners when implementing AI in their industrial processes?

6. Do you think the AI hype is real?

Link to CFE Media’s original podcast page

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Sources Referenced:

• KPMG with the University of Queensland: Trust in Artificial Intelligence - A Global Study 2023: Trust in Artificial Intelligence (uq.edu.au)