In this conversation, Martín Ramírez and Kristina Hloptsidis discuss the use of AI in the manufacturing industry and the challenges and surprises they have encountered. They explore the need for AI to be integrated into workflows and the potential for AI to improve efficiency and compliance in regulatory processes. They also discuss the misconceptions and fears surrounding AI and the importance of understanding its capabilities. Looking to the future, they predict the evolution of AI in the next three, five, and ten years, envisioning increased regulation, widespread adoption of AI in workflows, and the emergence of fully autonomous factories.