Catalyst with Shayle Kann

Specialized AI brains for physical industry

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Apr 4, 2025
In this discussion, Sam Smith-Eppsteiner, a partner at Innovation Endeavors focusing on specialized AI for industries, shares insights on the limitations of general-purpose models. She highlights the unique needs of physical sectors with siloed data, showcasing innovations like AI tools for electrical engineering and automated truck scheduling. The conversation delves into the hurdles of deploying specialized models, data access strategies, and the balance between selling technology and providing informed solutions. Sam emphasizes how these advances can enhance efficiency and knowledge retention in industrial environments.
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Specialized AI in Physical Industries

  • Sam Smith-Eppsteiner believes specialized AI tools are needed for physical industries.
  • This is due to the nature of data in these sectors.
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Data Challenges in Industrial Sectors

  • Industrial data is fragmented, siloed, and stored in legacy systems.
  • This makes it difficult for general AI models to access and process.
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Unstructured Data in Industry

  • Much industrial data is unstructured, including PDFs, blueprints, and 3D models.
  • General AI models struggle with this data type due to limited training.
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