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Closing the Skills Gap in Manufacturing
Great info from Cincinnati’s own, Chad Williams describing how #manufacturing executives are proactively closing the skills gap that industries are facing amid rapid #tech advancements. The gap has been exacerbated by retirement of skilled workers, a lack of vocational training, and the quick turnover of this #techrevolution. Leaders are able to bridge this gap through…
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Mother’s Day – Anna Jarvis
I am looking forward to the month of May and the end of these April showers! Mother’s Day is celebrated in the month of May here in the US and where I grew up, Appalachia. I was fascinated to learn recently that Anna Jarvis, an Appalachian woman, was the driving force to establish Mother’s Day.…
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Evolution of Technology
Interesting insights from @Brendan-Hooft on the history of skepticism in the evolution of #technology and how #ai is breaking the same barriers as past technologies. #GenerativeAI is finally being recognized as a job creator rather than an industry disruptor. We must embrace these changes as the saying goes; “fortune will favor the bold and reward…
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Guardrails for AI’s Future
Insightful thoughts from @FadeChehade on the guardrails that must be put in place as we enter the next phases of #AI evolution. The speed AI’s #innovation makes it challenging to generate rules and policies, coupled with competition by businesses and governments to acquire it. It is essential that we look to the past and follow…
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AI and Employee Upskilling
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing careers in nearly every industry due to its ability to quickly complete repetitive and data-centric tasks without human error. Employees are learning to adapt and collaborate with this ever-evolving tech by #upskilling themselves to thrive alongside #AI. We must incentivize this collaboration to ensure our employees and companies succeed in navigating…
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Zero-Trust Cyber Security
Interesting insights on how the #manufacturing industry can protect against cyber-attacks by embracing a Zero-Trust approach. Prioritizing security verification at every step in the manufacturing process greatly reduces the threat of ransomware and other cybersecurity risks. As #IT and #OT become more intertwined, it is essential to have robust #cybersecurity strategies that protect the broad range of infrastructure, applications, devices, and users within…
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Data Breaches & Cyber Security Budgets
Great info from @StuartMadnick on the escalation of #data breaches despite the increase in budgets and attention being spent on #cybersecurity. These increases are in part due to the overall evolution of #ransomware, misconfigured #cloud storage, and the targeting of small-business vendors. How are you working to #innovate along with #cybersecurity threats? If Companies Are So Focused on Cybersecurity, Why Are Data Breaches Still Rising?…
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Physical Tech Changes from AI
It’s interesting to think about the way #AI is physically reshaping technology. We hear a lot about how #artificialintelligence is revolutionizing the way in which we work and the internal systems of our devices, but as it continues to advance and become more ingrained in the tools we use every day, the physical evolution of tech will become more…
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Work-Life Balance
California’s “Right to Disconnect” bill aims to limit work-related communication during off-hours, but I feel the bill could overlook tech’s positive impact like higher productivity & flexible work arrangements. In my opinion, meaningful and purpose-driven 1×1 meetings go a very long way with creating healthy work-life balances while embracing tech advances and improving overall efficiency…
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How AI is Physically Changing Technology
It’s interesting to think about the way #AI is physically reshaping technology. We hear a lot about how #artificialintelligence is revolutionizing the way in which we work and the internal systems of our devices, but as it continues to advance and become more ingrained in the tools we use every day, the physical evolution of tech will become more…