“Shutting down production lines for an installation is rarely an option, so in most cases companies will need to work with the legacy technology already in place. This could involve adding sensors and actuators to existing equipment – to make it ‘smart’. These sensors are often positioned in hard-to-reach places and will need to remain in place for 5-15 years. This raises questions over how to keep them powered.”
“ML is a new technology, and there are some unknowns. For example, there isn’t yet a precedent over who is responsible when this technology does not operate as expected. Does liability lie with the tech provider or the organisation deploying the solution? Given these limitations, organisations need to think carefully about where they feel comfortable deploying ML solutions, and what checks and balances they have in place.”
