Industrial 'living digital twins' pair AI autonomy with human oversight
AI-infused living digital twins combine real-time models with the capacity to act, while human operators set limits and audit performance. Surveys show strong interest—66% of manufacturers reported using or planning to use agentic AI and 40% expect some factory autonomy by 2030—yet executives flag operational-risk concerns and many organisations report limited changes to accountability.
BONES’ AI PERSPECTIVE
AI-assisted summary of the linked sourceFalling sensor costs and streaming telemetry now keep digital twins synchronized with live operations, enabling small autonomous adjustments that aim to maintain plant stability. Vendor case studies report energy savings, improved yield and rapid ROI in pilot deployments, and regulators are beginning to treat some AI components in critical infrastructure as high-risk requiring human oversight.