Safer Construction Sites, Smarter Factories, & AI Talent Wars
Inside the AI Transformation of Parts, People & Processes
Each week, we spotlight the AI news that matters most to industrial and distribution operators - from major tech shifts to real-world developments that impact how business gets done.
Our newsletter delivers timely, relevant insights to help you stay informed, make smarter decisions, and understand where AI is creating opportunity, risk, and real operational change.
Weekly Updates
How Gen AI Could Make Construction Sites Safer
Gen AI is transforming construction safety by analyzing visual and sensor data in real time to detect hazards - like missing PPE, unsafe zones, or fall risks - and issuing instant alerts. It empowers predictive risk management, boosts situational awareness, and shifts site operations from reactive to proactive - radically enhancing worker protection and efficiency. Read Full Article
AI-Powered Manufacturing in U.S. Set for $6B+ Market
The AI-driven U.S. manufacturing market is projected to soar from just under $1B in 2023 to $6B+ by 2028 - an impressive 46% growth. This boom is propelled by rising industrial robot usage, IIoT adoption, and advances in AI technologies like computer vision, predictive maintenance, and high-performance hardware. Read Full Article
“Superintelligence”, Talent Wars & Societal Shifts
Meta “poached” CEO Daniel Gross from Safe Superintelligence, prompting co-founder Ilya Sutskever to return as CEO. This high-profile move highlights the escalating talent wars in AI as companies race to build “superintelligence” - raising questions about safety, control, and the future of work. Read Full Article
Spotlight: Maria Botchkova, Presidential Innovation Fellow
Maria is a standout member of the Presidential Innovation Fellows’ first AI cohort, a group of just 11 experts from top tech companies, startups, and organizations around the country. She is leading efforts to expand access to justice and modernize critical infrastructure with cutting-edge AI solutions. Her work is setting the standard for how top tech talent can drive meaningful change in the public sector.
What We’re Listening To
Industrial AI Podcast
Hosted by Peter Seeberg and Robert Weber, this weekly podcast delivers expert-led discussions on real-world AI and machine learning applications in engineering, robotics, automotive, process, and automation sectors. They feature researchers, vendors, and startups aiming to demystify industrial AI, inspire adoption, and share best practices. Listen Here
InstaLILY x SRS Distribution Innovation Summit
September 4, 2025 | SRS Distribution HQ (McKinney, TX)
We’re teaming up with our amazing client SRS Distribution, one of the leading names in building products distribution, to host a one-day summit for operators, IT innovators, developers, and teams who keep this industry running and push it forward every day. There will be an innovators track and a hackathon track. The day wraps with live demos and a happy hour to celebrate. Registration link coming soon!
This newsletter is edited by Liz Mahoney, our Growth & Marketing Associate. If you have any feedback, please email liz@instalily.ai. We are always looking to improve.
