/ Insights / Applying Open AI to Manufacturing Insights Applying Open AI to Manufacturing May 11, 2023 Nathan LasnoskiOpenAI ChatGPT is a new AI tool that can interact in a conversational way. It can follow instructions, answer questions, admit mistakes, challenge premises, and reject requests. It can also tell stories and write code. ChatGPT is trained using reinforcement learning from human feedback, which makes it more adaptable and responsive than traditional chatbots.But how can ChatGPT be used in manufacturing environments? With training and customization on your own unique business language, here are use cases we’re seeing from customers nearly every day:Customer service: ChatGPT can provide 24/7 support to customers who have questions or issues with the products or services. It can also upsell or cross-sell relevant products or services based on the customer’s needs and preferences. ChatGPT can handle multiple conversations at once and provide personalized and consistent responses.Quality control: ChatGPT can monitor the production process and detect any defects or anomalies. It can also provide feedback and suggestions to improve the quality and efficiency of the process. ChatGPT can also generate reports and alerts based on the data collected from sensors and cameras.Maintenance: ChatGPT can predict when a machine or a component needs repair or replacement. It can also provide instructions and guidance to the technicians on how to perform the maintenance tasks. ChatGPT can also order spare parts or schedule appointments with vendors or contractors.Training: ChatGPT can create interactive and engaging training modules for the workers. It can also assess their skills and knowledge and provide feedback and recommendations. ChatGPT can also answer any questions or doubts that the workers may have during the training.Innovation: ChatGPT can generate new ideas and solutions for improving the products or services. It can also write code or scripts to implement the ideas or solutions. ChatGPT can also test and evaluate the outcomes and provide feedback and suggestions for further improvement.Data Mining: ChatGPT can create unique bot-driven Q&A experiences against structured or unstructured data that dramatically reduces the time necessary to answer a question for a customer service advisor, sales rep, B2B customer, or even a B2C customer.ChatGPT is a powerful and versatile AI tool that can transform the manufacturing industry. By applying ChatGPT capabilities into manufacturing environments, manufacturers can enhance their customer service, quality control, maintenance, training, and innovation processes.