Let's reframe the discussion around AI replacing human jobs and focus on its power to unlock time for problem-solving and strategy execution.
When opening Kongsberg Digital’s annual tech event, The Tomorrow Show, CEO Shane McArdle asked the audience if they had ever used ChatGPT and every hand went up.
While it's human to wonder whether advanced technology like AI will make your life better or worse, AI isn't new - it's been here a while, and you're likely using it more than you think.
In our world of energy and maritime, AI has joined the industrial transformation journey by revolutionising data analysis and improving the human-technology experience, with digital twins and the Digital Performance Model as driving forces.
McArdle shared some thoughts on AI when he recently sat in on the Tech Exec Talk podcast with Adam Soroka, CEO of Cavendish Group.
“Machine learning and AI will eliminate those tasks you don’t like doing anyway—for example, searching for information or looking for a specific word inside a PowerPoint. AI will automate tasks, not remove jobs—that’s where I see the short to midterm with AI”
Did you know that decision effectiveness drives 95 percent of company performance?
When Pascal Bornet, the award-winning expert in AI and automation, entered the stage at The Tomorrow Show, he explored how to determine which decisions should be supported, augmented, or automated by AI.
But what does this mean, and how can AI enhance decision-making for professionals in the energy and maritime sectors?
When discussing technology adoption, it's common to categorise users into Early Adopters, Fast Followers, and Laggards. McArdle highlights the critical role of user-friendly and intuitive technology in driving user adoption and satisfaction.
“Where we see it really taking off, is when the technology is easy to use. That “Every day, I am super excited to open up the digital twin; I want to do my work there” or “This is the only tool I use to search for information in documents”. That, for us, is super important. You must make technology fun and enjoyable, limiting tasks for people”.
AI is a valuable tool in heavy asset industries, automating repetitive tasks and improving decision-making efficiency. However, human expertise remains vital. Let’s embrace AI as a powerful partner, enabling companies to concentrate on high-value activities like problem-solving and strategic execution toward greater performance and profitability.
