2023 AI Trends - Part Two

The use of AI is becoming increasingly widespread as organizations seek to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and gain a competitive advantage. As AI technologies continue to advance, we can expect to see even more innovative applications in the future. In part one of this series, we covered some ways in which AI is being utilized in the business world. This blog post is going to look at some more trends that we can expect to see throughout the year as this technology continues to advance. Check out 2023 AI Trends – Part One for more on what you can expect from this exciting and rapidly growing technology.  

AI in Science and Engineering 

AI is revolutionizing the way we approach scientific research and healthcare. For example, AI can help sequence genomes, identify genetic disorders, model physics processes, forecast the universe's formation, and analyze planet ecosystems to advance climate research. AI drives drug discovery in healthcare and can assist with molecule synthesis and molecular property identification.  

Not only is AI expected to revolutionize the scientific community by assisting scientists in gathering new insights but also by generating new ideas, connections, and generalizing scientific concepts. By combining physical and machine learning models and utilizing other advances in AI and ML such as graphs, unstructured data analysis, and computer vision, scientists can accelerate the use of AI in science and engineering.  

There is no denying the potential that AI can have in making significant advancements in science and ultimately improving people's lives. 

AI Reasoning 

Today's applications of machine learning and AI are largely focused on predicting future behaviors based on historical data and past behaviors. We use algorithms to anticipate which products a customer is likely to purchase, or the price of a house when it goes on sale. 

Many current algorithms rely on finding correlations between different parameters to make predictions - for example, "when X occurs, we can predict that Y will occur." However, finding a correlation between events does not necessarily prove that one caused the other. 

That's why developing a causal AI that utilizes causal inference to identify the true root cause and causal relationships between variables is so important. This approach can help us avoid mistaking correlation for causation. Although still in its early stages, the field of causal AI is rapidly evolving and holds significant promise for the future. 

Digital Twins 

Digital Twins (DT) refer to the creation of virtual replicas of physical products, devices, people and systems. By utilizing the power of IoT sensors, streaming data, and affordable cloud storage to create complex simulations, it is now possible for organizations to predict future failures before they occur as well as digitally test unique equipment such as aircraft engines or offshore oil platforms before physically building them; all with an aim to improve quality cost efficiencies along the way. What makes DT technology truly revolutionary is its application across multiple industries from construction to retail.  

Digital twins and the metaverse offer a groundbreaking 3D environment where teams can collaborate and interact with each other through immersive visuals and real-time physics capabilities. Together, this powerful combination promises to revolutionize how communication happens online.  

Combinatorial Optimization 

Combinatorial optimization (CO) is a branch of optimization that deals with finding the best possible solution among a finite set of possible solutions for a given problem. Applications of combinatorial optimization include supply chain optimization, scheduling and logistics, and operations optimization. Originally, these techniques were widely used in operations research and played a major role in earlier developments of AI. 

With the emergence of deep learning algorithms, researchers have been able to combine neural networks with more traditional optimization methods. In many instances, the results have shown an impressive boost in performance. The field of machine learning and AI is rapidly evolving, paving the way for more effective solutions to complex problems. Researchers are exploring a variety of exciting avenues – from backtracking algorithms to reinforcement learning and graph attention networks - with ever-increasing potential to make complex decision-making processes easier. 

Wrapping IT Up 

Staying ahead of the curve and preparing your organization for success in the age of AI can seem overwhelming but we are here to help. At Cimatri, we are proud to be your go-to resource for leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our passion is to assist association leaders in improving processes and delivering delightful member experiences. Click here to learn how we can help you get started utilizing AI in an efficient and effective way.