2025, Vol. 7, Special Issue 11, Part A

Author(s): Ashoka R

Abstract: Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have transformed industrial productivity across the globe, prompting a shift toward smart manufacturing, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, characterized by digital convergence, has accelerated the adoption of intelligent technologies in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and agriculture. This paper explores the role of AI-driven automation in reshaping future industrial productivity, focusing on efficiency, decision-making, cost optimization, labour dynamics, and innovation. A mixed-method approach, relying on published secondary data and trend analysis, has been employed. The findings highlight that industries adopting AI and automation experience significant improvements in operational efficiency, reduced downtime, enhanced product quality, and streamlined supply chains. However, concerns regarding workforce displacement, ethical considerations, cybersecurity risks, and socio-economic inequalities persist. The study concludes that a balanced integration of AI and human expertise, supported by policy frameworks, upskilling, and ethical governance, will be critical to harnessing the full potential of AI-powered industrial transformation.

DOI: 10.22271/multi.2025.v7.i11a.851

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