The hidden challenge of industrial AI is not the AI

Our next guest on ChaiNet is Archit Naraniwal, the co-founder of Faclon Labs, an IIT Bombay civil engineer who has spent nine years building an Industrial IoT and AI platform. He’s tackling the unspoken challenges of bringing AI to factories filled with decades-old machinery.We’ll talk about the dirty secret of industrial AI that nobody wants to admit. We’ll also dive into the practical realities of implementing AI where it truly matters.Things like: ✅ The vast difference between data plumbing and actual AI in industrial settings. ✅ What “data integration” entails when connecting diverse, legacy factory equipment. ✅ How the market for industrial AI solutions has evolved significantly post-COVID. ✅ The specific blockers hindering AI adoption in the Indian industrial landscape. ✅ The true motivations behind factories pursuing sustainability goals. ✅ Essential advice for engineers and founders entering the industrial automation space.If you’re interested in the real-world application of AI, building tech products in complex environments, or understanding the industrial sector’s digital transformation, this podcast is a must-play. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chainet.substack.com