Deterministic Systems, Adaptive AI, and the Kitchen

Automation starts with repeatable processes.

In this week’s Tech Tuesday article, cooking becomes a practical analogy for deterministic systems versus adaptive AI. Commercial kitchens rely on strict timing, measurements, and safety systems because consistency matters. Adaptive AI becomes useful when conditions shift unexpectedly — ingredient shortages, spoilage risks, unusual customer requests, or changing demand.

The article also connects these ideas to W. Edwards Deming’s quality-control philosophy: problems are easier to solve when systems detect issues early instead of after failure occurs.

One important takeaway remains constant: the cook stays in command. AI assists decision-making. Humans retain judgment and accountability.

What does “Human-in-Command” look like in your automation systems today?https://creativecooking.blogspot.com/2026/05/tech-tuesday-precision-vs.html#Automation #AI #ProcessEngineering

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