What is Lean AI?
What is Lean AI? It is an innovative approach that combines the philosophy of Lean Management with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Its goal is to use intelligent tools to better eliminate waste, improve processes, and deliver customer value. In other words, Lean AI applies AI technologies to execute Lean principles more effectively, enhancing continuous improvement and decision-making across organizations. In this article, we explore the evolution of artificial intelligence, the ideas behind Lean AI, and real-world industrial examples. At the end, we also present the keynote guests of Lean TWI Summit 2026 and their connection to Lean AI. The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence has come a long way—from academic research to a business-critical technology. Its journey began with simple rule-based systems in the mid-20th century, moved through machine learning in the 1980s, and advanced to today’s deep learning and neural networks. Milestones like IBM’s Deep Blue…