Research2026-10-05

Neural Concept CEO Pierre Baqué says AI in manufacturing must keep humans in the loop. Good AI products focus on human-AI interaction, not just model strength. Manufacturers must decide when AI uncertainty is acceptable. Early design can tolerate AI uncertainty. Standardized procedures and real-time decisions cannot. Work should split between human expertise and machine intelligence. Factory-floor staff should decide where each is best used.

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