Have you ever waited far too long for your food in a restaurant? This might be due to the growing labor shortage in the food service industry—a challenge that could make such delays even more common. But could technology offer a solution? Opportunities for Digitization in the Food Service Industry Digital tools can counteract the…
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Humanizing Machines: The Ethical and Psychological Challenges with AI
Have you ever felt a surge of emotion while working with an AI tool? In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the lines between humans and machines are blurring. This phenomenon sparks crucial ethical and psychological debates about the impact and the consequences of humanizing machines. With…
Navigating the 6Ds of Digitalization: A Blueprint for Future Readiness
In an era where technology evolves at a rapid speed, understanding the forces that drive digital transformation is essential for staying relevant. For many people this can be overwhelming. The 6Ds of digitalization—Digitized, Deceptive, Disruptive, Dematerialized, Demonetized, and Democratized—offer a framework for anticipating and adapting to the changes brought about by exponential technologies and can…
The Future of Laboratories: Digitalization with LIMS
In recent years, digitalization has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, and laboratories are no exception. Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are at the forefront of this change, helping scientists manage complex data, automate processes, and enhance collaboration. But what does this mean for everyday laboratory work and how does the path to a…
The Human Element in AI
When Technology Feels Human: A Look at Anthropomorphism Have you ever apologized to chatGPT or felt bad for your robot vacuum when it bumped into a wall? If so, you’ve experienced anthropomorphism firsthand. This phenomenon, where we attribute human-like traits to non-human entities, is more common than you might think and reveals much about our…
Through the Eyes of a Hallucinating Large Language Model: When AIs hallucinate like their early generation images looked like.
In a nutshell No doubt, large language models (LLM) are a huge help for researching topics, generating summaries and ease processes of our daily student life. But when it comes to the reliability of its output, vigilance is due. LLMs are trained on large datasets from various sources. These datasets can contain inaccuracies, biases, or outdated…
Revolutionizing Industries: How AI and Automation Are Redefining Efficiency
In recent years, AI and automation have evolved from tools of convenience to transformative forces shaping entire industries. This shift extends beyond improving isolated processes—it’s about interconnected systems that communicate, adapt, and optimize entire operations. For professionals, students, and entrepreneurs, understanding these systems is no longer optional; it’s essential for thriving in a rapidly changing…
A personal reflection on the literal meaning of Artificial Intelligence
During this week’s Digital Food Business course, I had the pleasure of attending several expert presentations on the topics of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and data science. I was impressed by the wide range of perspectives, the enthusiasm, but also the calm examination of the possibilities of data science and artificial intelligence. Many of the expert…
Navigating Realities: An exploration of quantum computing and AI in the food industry
Introduction: Unlocking the potential of quantum computing and AI in food science In the complex field of food science, the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) has generated considerable excitement. However, a sophisticated analysis is essential, delving into the challenges, media sensationalism and nuances of technological growth. Quantum computing: Inside the innovation At…
How to turn a factory upside down
The year is 2024 A.D. Finland is entirely occupied by those that drive automation. Well, not entirely. One small facility of indomitable machines still holds out against the invaders. And life is not easy for the brave engineers who garrison the cities of Kuopio, Tammerfors and Helsinki.Finally a true hero named Siemens brought automation to these lands….
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