Jewelry Industry Discusses Artificial Intelligence Integration
Experts at the CIBJO Congress held in Italy discussed the legal and ethical impacts of artificial intelligence in the jewelry sector.
Gathering at the CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, industry experts evaluated the integration of artificial intelligence into jewelry business processes, intellectual property rights, and the balance between human craftsmanship and technology.
AI Session at the Congress
At the recent CIBJO Congress held in Vicenza, Italy, the legal and ethical reflections of artificial intelligence in the jewelry sector were discussed. Moderated by Stéphane Fischler and Sara Yood, the session noted that despite the disadvantages of technology, many jewelers are incorporating artificial intelligence into their workflows.
Workflows and Responsible Use
Jacques Voorhees, founder and CEO of Icecap.ai, stated that his company continuously examines artificial intelligence to automate tasks. Paola De Luca, founder and CEO of The Futurist, warned against superficial use for rapid designs, emphasizing that designers resorting to shortcuts will be replaced by professionals who master the technology.
Intellectual Property and Operational Risks
Tai Wong from Platinum Guild International shared that small design and manufacturing firms in China are downsizing their teams and rapidly producing thousands of designs based on online visuals. Meanwhile, Tzafrir Engelhard, CEO of Sarine Technologies, drew attention to the security vulnerabilities of advanced algorithms connected to artificial intelligence agents.
Other Developments in the Sector
In addition to technological adaptation, experts emphasized the importance of human creativity and craftsmanship. On the other hand, it was announced that Swiss watch exports increased by 9.1 percent year-on-year in August, and Pamela Bernstein-Gulla from Hill & Co. announced her retirement after a 40-year career in the industry.