A poultry AI chatbot is on the way

Artificial intelligence tools designed specifically for the egg and broiler industries are on their way but, as with any technology, to fully benefit from them, they must be handled with care.

Vincent Guyonnet

December 22, 2023

A well-trained chatbot can provide access to information typically only available in massive textbooks, manuals and from a few Ph.Ds.

A well-trained chatbot can provide access to information typically only available in massive textbooks, manuals and from a few Ph.Ds.

Dr. Vincent Guyonnet

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, was launched in late 2022 and has gained popularity for its well-constructed and detailed answers on a wide range of fields. Should the poultry sector embrace it?

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