The growing influence of artificial intelligence in our lives will become more commonplace as time goes on. The trend can mean widespread disruption, but also small changes to everyday tasks. Artificial intelligence will make some jobs obsolete, while creating entirely new ones. The task of looking into the future to spot trends is a difficult one, but here is some information to be aware of.
Manufacturing was one of the first industries to adopt robotics, so many potential employees worry that joining the manufacturing industry will mean losing their jobs in a few years to a robot or computer system. As an industry leader, you can let the public know that a career in manufacturing is not a pathway to obsolescence, while also being realistic about the dramatic changes that will affect manufacturing and all other industries.
To start with, the increasing influence of AI is clear. AI industry trends are already affecting our world:
When you identify your own AI priorities, you’ll get a sense of where the priorities for businesses like yours lie. Your AI priorities will help you spot other manufacturing trends. Consider not only your position, but also the position of your employees. Here you can get a sense of the new jobs you will need to begin transitioning your existing employees over to, and the skills pool you will need for new hires in the coming decade and beyond.
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