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12/21/2017: When machines chase workers off the factory floor
Dec 21, 2017

12/21/2017: When machines chase workers off the factory floor

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Andrew Ng was the founder of the artificial intelligence research project Google Brain., and his latest company is called Landing.AI. The startup has partnered with the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, as well as other companies in Japan, Taiwan and mainland China to bring more AI to the factory floor. He spoke about the future of AI in manufacturing with Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood.  

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Bringing artificial intelligence to the factory floor

Dec 21, 2017
Artificial intelligence pioneer Andrew Ng wants to make manufacturing smarter with his newest company.
Chinese workers assemble electronic components at the Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn's factory in Shenzhen, in the southern Guangzhou province.
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Andrew Ng was the founder of the artificial intelligence research project Google Brain., and his latest company is called Landing.AI. The startup has partnered with the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, as well as other companies in Japan, Taiwan and mainland China to bring more AI to the factory floor. He spoke about the future of AI in manufacturing with Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood.  

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