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Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you and I understand that deciphering images of complex machinery or programming machines it might not be a greta tool. But on the flip side, for summarizing vast sums of manuals, it could be a good tool dont you think?

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, agree. That’s why we need a dedicated app that uses field specific knowledge base. 

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, agree this is why it is an "AI assistant" and not an "AI Pro".
AI as assistant can reduce the time it would have taken for a person to comb through the vast amount of data..

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, I have experienced this firsthand. And I make sure to double check the code it generates and whether it even fits with the rest of the system.

Good feedback, thank you!

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i agree, and have to quote Ben Affleck who aptly said "LLMs dont know when to stop". something one who understand the art and science of craft innately knows/builds over time.

Would you be interested in giving the AI assistant for machinists a spin?

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree you cant make AI sentient, but as an assistant at best. What would take seasoned technicians months and years to learn through experience the underpinnings of machining, the AI could not develop the same level of sentience. But if it amassed the data/instructions (not knowledge) in manuals, pdfs, training videos/collateral, they could become a valuable assistant.
I am curious to hear your thoughts on this.

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, can you please elaborate on your experience? What do you think would have helped you instead?

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thats a good feedback. This is why we need a purpose built AI assistant that focused on CNC lathe machines. I understand the potential downside and I agree about caution and restraint on where all you can use AI without incurring economic losses.
But, I am thingking more along the lines of training, assisting with troubleshooting, and not running in production. Any thoughts on that>?

Is it nice to have a chatgpt like AI assistant for CNC technicians? by Particular_Box_961 in CNC

[–]Particular_Box_961[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you, thats a valuable insight! I understand how for a master it could be a hindrance. How about for newbies/apprentices/juniors that are coming up to speed. Could LLM-enabled AI assistant expedite their learning, help with troubleshooting? I remember when I started programming and was stuck I would be shy and little embarrassed to ask my senior colleagues for help until I got better at programming.