In short
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the umbrella term for computer systems that learn from data to predict, classify, recommend or generate content.
In manufacturing, AI is used for demand forecasting, vision-based quality control, failure prediction, document classification and natural-language Q&A.
To create value on the shop floor, AI needs access to accurate, current data, measurable outcomes and a connection to existing workflows such as work orders, non-conformities and maintenance requests.