Hitachi looks to pass on veteran workers' expertise to AI agent

System based on tracking maintenance protocol cuts response times 30%, company says

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Hitachi observed and interviewed veteran employees to learn more about how they handle maintenance requests. (Hitachi)

KOSUKE TOSHI

TOKYO -- Hitachi is using generative artificial intelligence to replicate the tacit knowledge of experienced maintenance technicians, highlighting a potential avenue for Japanese companies to compete in the field by tapping their years of manufacturing expertise.

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