The AI in Business Podcast

Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 1 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever

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Feb 25, 2025
Oleg Savin, an Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever, dives into the fascinating world of AI in manufacturing. He highlights the crucial distinctions between neurobiological and cybernetic AI, stressing their unique advantages. Oleg discusses the hurdles manufacturers face in AI adoption and the vital feedback systems that ensure optimal integration. He also explores the differences between autonomy and automation, addressing the social implications of increased automation, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0.
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INSIGHT

AI in Manufacturing

  • Artificial intelligence in manufacturing should mimic the core functions of human intelligence.
  • These functions include anticipating and adapting to environmental changes and ensuring stability.
INSIGHT

Two Approaches to Intelligence

  • Two approaches exist to understanding intelligence: a neurobiological approach and a cybernetic approach.
  • The neurobiological approach views intelligence as a hierarchical neural network, while the cybernetic approach focuses on logic, knowledge, and feedback.
ADVICE

Building AI Systems

  • Manufacturing spaces utilizing AI require a signal, an environment to receive the signal, and feedback mechanisms.
  • This creates the foundation for an effective AI system.
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