Investigating Effective Factors in Application of the Artificial Intelligence in Iran's Food Industry and its Effects on Employment

Abstract

The fourth industrial revolution has brought tremendous changes with the introduction of artificial intelligence to various industries. In this study, the effective factors in the use of artificial intelligence in Iran's food industry and its effects on employment have been identified. Due to the growing need to improve the quality of food products, increase productivity, and reduce costs, the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, in this industry seems inevitable. This research examines the opportunities and challenges in the use of artificial intelligence and analyzes its effects on employment in Iran's food industry. Investigating these factors in Iran's food industry is of great importance and necessity, and increases productivity, changes in employment, competitiveness, research and development, environmental sustainability, improves food security, and develops appropriate policies. The general goal of investigating these effective factors in the use of artificial intelligence in Iran's food industry is to create a stable and innovative ecosystem that will lead to the improvement of product quality, increase employment, and the realization of sustainable development goals. The type of this research in terms of practical purpose, in terms of descriptive-analytical execution method, and in terms of data collection using studies published until 2023 using PubMed, Cochrane, SCOPUS databases, and Google Scholar search engine with key related words have been searched. This research was selected after a complete review of 30 relevant articles that were consistent with the purpose of the present study. The results show that while artificial intelligence can reduce some traditional jobs, it also creates new job opportunities and increases the need for new skills. In this research, we found that workforce skills and technological infrastructure are of higher importance, government support and organizational culture are of high importance, and costs and benefits are of medium importance, and each of them creates its own effects on employment. Finally, this research provides recommendations to policymakers and the food industry to facilitate the transition process towards artificial intelligence.