Indiana’s Legislative Artificial Intelligence Task Force members are learning how AI is changing manufacturing and the workforce. Manufacturers said AI is not replacing workers but helping factories run more efficiently. Ashton Eller, vice president of governmental affairs for the Indiana Manufacturers Association, said companies see both opportunities and challenges. “The integration of artificial intelligence isn’t just about new technology, it’s about the future of our workforce,” Eller contended. “AI has the power to elevate manufacturing, creating safer, more productive environments in allowing an industry’s workforce to focus on higher-level work. Eller pointed out manufacturers are struggling to fill open jobs. Lawmakers stressed the need to weigh both economic benefits and

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