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Updated: November 3, 2025 From the Editor

Getting a grasp on artificial intelligence

As Mainebiz delved into the topic of AI, we knew we weren’t going to be at the cutting edge of the discussion.

But we did want to get a firm grasp on how it’s being used in Maine.

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

A feature on Maine’s food producers looks at two old-school sectors — farming and fishing — and completely pivots the model. 

Sloane Perron, who reported the story, looked at the massive undertaking at Vertical Harvest, a four-story growing facility that will grow 2 million pounds of leafy greens annually. As Sloane reports, “every growing tray is equipped with sensors that capture millions of data points on the plants and their environment. This data is then transformed into action…”

Likewise, Cooke Aquaculture uses AI tools to improve feed efficiency, estimate biomass, track growth, detect parasites and monitor environmental conditions.

These are just two examples explored in this issue. 

At the Roux Institute of Northeastern University, Zach Blattner offers steps to break down the AI challenge. The first one seems appropriately placed at the top: Choose your AI tool wisely. In other words, the AI tool you use for complex analysis or code generation is different from the one you’d use for creative content. 

Blattner’s second piece of advice is to break complex tasks into bite-sized pieces.

Sounds simple, but it’s a good suggestion that applies to a lot of challenges in business.

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