In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) and its rapid, widespread development is gaining tremendous interest. As AI technologies continue to evolve, individuals and businesses around the globe, large and small, are utilizing AI to assist in their own innovations and growth. Industries, including biopharma and medical devices, are using AI for product research, development, and manufacturing. AI has become one of the most pervasive elements of our time, one that represents one of the fastest-growing uses of technology in recent history. As with all new technologies continually evolving, we imagine the promise of AI now and into the future. However, we do not yet have all of the necessary technical knowledge to fully understand its capabilities. Are we as an industry close to actually achieving its promise? Today’s aspirations are great, but can implementation occur tomorrow, or is it years away?
In this article, we will consider the promise and possible quality related applications of AI, the current state of the art today, along with some insights on factors that are critical to successful realization of the promise, and the implications for Quality professionals.