AI, Ethics & Quality Control: Dr. Wilhelm Klein on the ITOT Insider Podcast
In this insightful episode of the ITOT Insider podcast, Dr. Wilhelm Klein, CEO of Zetamotion, joins host David to explore the intersection of AI, computer vision, quality control, and ethics in modern manufacturing.
From the growing hype around artificial intelligence to the real-world challenges of automation, Dr. Klein offers a grounded perspective shaped by years of experience in machine vision, sustainability, and AI ethics. He explains how synthetic data is reshaping quality control and dives into what it takes to scale AI from proof-of-concept to production.
The discussion also explores the balance between perfection vs. acceptable quality standards, the power of green AI for sustainable manufacturing, and the role of ethics in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent systems.
Key Topics Covered:
- The evolution of automation and why simple tasks remain hardest to automate
- How computer vision is transforming quality control in manufacturing
- The challenge of scaling AI and the “last mile” problem
- Using synthetic data to overcome limitations of real-world datasets
- Ethical considerations in AI: from job displacement to data responsibility
- The vision for Green AI and sustainable machine learning practices
“Are we ending up with Star Trek or Blade Runner? Either way, it’s going to be a fascinating future.” — Dr. Wilhelm Klein
