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The difference between
AI and automation
It’s oftendifficult todeterminewhether
something is AI or automation, also
known as robotic process automation
or RPA, technology as the line
between the two is often blurred.
AI technology often underlines
automation, so the difference is
not always obvious. Here’s a brief
explanation, which should help.
Welcome to Industry 4.0
The advent of advanced technology
like AI and automation, cyber-physical
systems, and cloud computing and
cognitive computing are radically
transforming businesses. As these
technologies become increasingly
more mainstream, we are quickly
approaching the next industrial
revolution – Industry 4.0.
Industry 4.0 will transform how we
work, produce products and even
live. Harnessing this technology will
allow us to increase our workload
while working less hours, streamline
manual and rather dull tasks and
cut costs for businesses. We’ll attain
greater productivity and efficiency
as well as cheaper production costs.
AI apps and systems can even make
everyday life easier.
Robots can complete certain tasks
quicker, more accurately and better
than their human counterparts.
For example, AI can process data
substantially faster than the human
brain and can uncover insights far
beyond our grasp and chatbots can
be available to support customers
24/7 as they don’t need to sleep or
eat. By teaching machines to learn for
themselves and complete mundane
tasks, human employees can focus
on more creative, social and fulfilling
endeavors.
Will robots replace
humans?
One of the biggest concerns about
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