Seeing is believing: Why industrial AI adoption starts with trust
Michael Barnard, Speedshield Technologies, considers how AI safety systems are reshaping high risk worksites, but trust builds only when crews see them in action.

Will joined Palladian Publications in September 2017 as an Editorial Assistant for LNG Industry, after graduating with a History degree from the University of Southampton.
Now the Editor for Global Mining Review and World Coal, he is enjoying learning about all things mining and following the industry’s transition to greener and more sustainable operations.
In his spare time, Will plays for a local basketball club and is a keen fan of the NBA and NFL, particularly the Los Angeles Lakers and Rams.
Michael Barnard, Speedshield Technologies, considers how AI safety systems are reshaping high risk worksites, but trust builds only when crews see them in action.
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