Benefits and Concerns of Using Emerging Artificial Intelligence Chatbots With Work in NDT

While most of the papers in this special issue explore the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to support the evaluation of nondestructive testing (NDT) data and assist with the classification of NDT indications, there are other important ways that emerging AI tools may impact how we work in NDT. The article discusses the recent emergence of AI chatbots, also referred to as generative artificial intelligence agents or large language models (LLMs), and highlights the potential benefits and risks as part of work in the NDT field.