The Industrial Lab Advantage: Delivering on the Expectations of AI | Future of Work News

November 10, 2023|byNEC Labs America|inMedia|tagsai automation, chris white, chris white media, future of work, industrial ai, invisible ai, smart cities

Our Chris White outlines how Invisible AI transforms our lives and its potential to drive societal change, including safer space travel, reliable cellular networks, smarter cities, more productive factories, and more efficient homes.

Invisible AI will intelligently anticipate needs, automate tasks, and enhance the human experience.

The role of industrial labs, exemplified by NEC Labs America, is crucial in propelling the development of secure, responsive AI-powered environments and addressing the need for systems that seamlessly adapt to individual needs. As we transition to a frictionless world driven by Invisible AI, we shift expectations from surprise at automation to frustration when systems do not meet anticipated needs.

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