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Scientists, students and entrepreneurs met on October 25, 2023 in the Puławy Science and Technology Park to talk about artificial intelligence in business, with particular emphasis on the new field of study launched this year at the Faculty of Management of Lublin University of Technology.

The participants unanimously emphasized that the use of AI may be the key to achieving a competitive advantage on the market. Systems based on artificial intelligence allow for process automation, data analysis and the provision of more personalized services to customers.

Dr. Bartosz Przysucha, Vice-Dean for Education at the Faculty of Management of LUT, emphasized that investing in education in the field of artificial intelligence is crucial in the face of the growing importance of this field. He emphasized that companies are increasingly using machine learning and AI technologies to solve complex problems and make strategic decisions. – Entrepreneurs are looking for technologies and tools that not only generate knowledge, but also optimize it – added the scientist.

In response to these challenges, Faculty of Management of Lublin University of Technology introduced a new field of study: artificial intelligence in business. Prof. Marcin Gąsior, Dean of the Faculty of Management, emphasized that this field of study is a response to the needs of the labor market and the development of the socio-economic environment. – Our goal is to prepare graduates to effectively support modern enterprises that increasingly use machine learning and AI technologies – said the dean.

One of the main assumptions of the new field is a strong focus on the practical education of students. Prof. Gąsior explained that during the classes, not only scientists, but also practitioners from companies will share their knowledge. The idea is not only to familiarize students with the theory, but also to familiarize them with people who may be their future employers.

Students will learn AI tools, business processes, analysis and optimization of business decisions. Thanks to this, they will be able to create business models, evaluate them and adapt them to the real needs of entrepreneurs.

Tomasz Szymajda, president of the Puławy Science and Technology Park, shared information about increasingly closer cooperation with Lublin University of Technology, with particular emphasis on the developing area of artificial intelligence: – Our cooperation has been going on for several years, but has recently gained momentum. As AI becomes an integral part of business life, there is an increasing need for specialists in this field. The Puławy Science and Technology Park sees AI as a key element in the development of its startups, which is why it plans to use the knowledge and skills of students and graduates of LUT.

Currently, there is a lot of talk about the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market and there are concerns about automation and robotization, which may potentially replace some positions. However, these doubts were dispelled by Dr. Bartosz Przysucha: – AI cannot act on its own because it is only a statistical model. Humans play a key role in the entire process, from data entry, through designing AI solutions, to analyzing the results. Although certain processes can be automated, there are always people behind them who program the algorithms and supervise the operation of AI.

According to forecasts, as many as 95 million jobs will be created using AI in the next two years, while 80 million jobs may be eliminated. – So we are benefiting. This situation is reminiscent of similar challenges that occurred in the 1980s and during the industrial revolution. At that time, there were also fears that developing technologies would put people out of work, but history shows that the labor market evolved and developed dynamically - recalled Dr. Przysucha.

Also Konrad Kania, MSc. Eng. from the Faculty of Management recalled situations that took place in the 1980s and 1990s: – Back then, computers were supposed to put all accountants out of work. Today we know that computerization has made this profession more accessible and cheaper. According to the scientist, the same will happen with artificial intelligence.

Prof. Paweł Pawlik from AGH University of Krakow and Konrad Kania, MSc. Eng. from LUT shared information on the use of artificial intelligence in identifying faults in machines. The three-year cooperation between the two universities has resulted in an innovative solution. – We have developed a new, revolutionary method that allows you to diagnose machines without the need to train models on data from faults, which is often missing in the industry. This solution has great potential for use in industries such as heavy industry, production and quality control. This method can be successfully implemented into existing monitoring systems, expanding their functionality and enabling local operation - explained Prof. Pawlik.

Konrad Kania pointed out two key challenges related to the development of artificial intelligence: – The first is the problem of the relationship between AI and copyright law. As AI becomes a creative force, legal issues arise regarding the use of existing works in creation processes. The second challenge is to develop new methods that will enable more effective implementation of AI technology in business.

As the conference organizers summarize, artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of business, which makes education in this field extremely valuable.