What a gold mine in Australia teaches us about the real future of AI

The next industrial revolution is primarily driven by machines, networks, automation, machine learning, and human expertise, rather than chatbots.
Newmont’s Boddington gold mine in Western Australia adopted 5G and private cellular networks for more reliable and predictable mission-critical operations, replacing less reliable Wi-Fi.
Industrial digitalization prioritizes foundational improvements like reliable systems and connectivity before incorporating advanced AI, emphasizing operational transformation over AI projects.
Deterministic machine learning, rather than probabilistic AI, takes center stage in industrial environments to ensure repeatable and safe outcomes.
The integration of connectivity into industrial operations marks a significant shift, indicating that future industrial progress will derive from embedded intelligence in operational systems.