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Industry Sees Artificial Intelligence as Solution to Production Bottlenecks
In the aerospace and defense sectors, artificial intelligence is being seen as a solution to labor shortages and production bottlenecks, rather than a replacement for workers. Executives believe AI can help accelerate production, scale manufacturing, and compete with China. The shift comes as the Pentagon pushes for faster production of national security systems, and companies are investing in agentic AI systems to assist with engineering and manufacturing workflows. This article first appeared in SpaceNews Magazine.