How Emerson’s CTO Peter Zornio is Redefining Industrial Automation with AI | CAIO Connect Podcast
Update: 2025-08-01
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Welcome to another episode of CAIO Connect! In this powerful conversation, Sanjay Puri is joined by Peter Zornio, CTO of Emerson, to explore how AI is transforming industrial automation at a foundational level. Peter reflects on his 40-year career and shares the evolution from traditional process control to generative AI.
🔍 Key Insights:
- Why Emerson was using AI decades before it became mainstream
- Peter's definition of “Boundless Automation” and what it means for the future
- Real-world examples of AI in action: from predictive maintenance to sustainability
- How Emerson balances explainability, determinism, and trust in AI systems
- The role of venture capital and innovation in shaping Emerson's future
👀 Watch this episode to understand how deep domain knowledge and AI strategy intersect in the industrial sector.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerson
https://www.facebook.com/EmersonCorporate/
Peter Zornio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterzornio/
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