Experts have gathered in Dublin to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in food safety.
Over 220 people registered for the event organised by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s Food Safety Consultative Council.
There was a lineup of Irish and international speakers from the FSAI and representatives from UCD, Kerry Foods, Teagasc, TOMRA, Creme Global, and The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
The event offered insights into the practical applications of AI technologies, including machine learning, predictive modelling, and machine vision, highlighting their potential to revolutionise food safety systems.
Discussions also addressed the challenges and risks associated with AI implementation, underscoring the necessity for robust regulatory frameworks and ongoing research.
Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive of the FSAI, highlighted that while AI offers incredible opportunities for enhancing food safety, it also comes with potential risks.
“Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can enhance our food safety systems in ways we have never seen before,” Dr Byrne said.
“From ensuring traceability in the food supply chain to creating predictive models for disease outbreaks and implementing machine vision systems for quality control, AI is already becoming embedded in the day-to-day operations of the agri-food sector.”
“As we stand at the intersection of innovation and responsibility, we must be mindful of both the tremendous opportunities and the inherent risks associated with these technological advances,” she added.
