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AI in ME 2025

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future — it’s transforming industries across Maine today. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing, logistics, education, and agriculture, AI is influencing how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how businesses grow. In this special issue, we shine a light on the companies and thought leaders pioneering AI adoption. Mainebiz writers examine real-world applications, workforce impacts, ethical considerations, and the economic potential of this powerful technology.

AI is a resource in health care: Shifting the focus back to patient care

From transcribing and analyzing data to assisting with diagnoses, AI is already improving patient care and easing clinician burnout.

Getting a grasp on artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence may be a global topic, but the goal of this issue is to address how Maine businesses and institutions are using it. 

How to make the most of QR codes in your marketing

One marketing tactic commonly used at events or to share information with a target audience is a Quick Response (QR) code, writes guest columnist Greg Glynn of Pliable Marketing.

The future of AI: A roundup of breakthroughs, data and uncharted territory

The pace of innovation can feel overwhelming, but understanding the basics is the first step to making sense of this transformation.

The newest ingredient in food innovation: AI is giving Maine producers an edge

Aquaculture, a young industry that's only been around about 50 years, has embraced technology. Now, underwater cameras and sensors analyze fish behavior in real time, with algorithms determining the optimal timing for feed release.

The wide world of AI: Short takes on wide-ranging trends

Customer engagement tool Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor said it is launching a project to implement “the world’s...

What to outsource to AI — and what to keep human-centered

Figuring out which jobs are best left to AI — and which require the human touch — is critical to using AI in a way that’s ethical, effective and profitable, our guest columnist writes.

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