German chemical conglomerate BASF Group said it sees great potential for artificial intelligence (AI) in the chemical industry. “The question is not whether AI will have a significant impact on industrial companies, but how quickly this will happen,” Chief Digital Officer Dirk Elvermann told dpa. BASF is trialling AI with thousands of employees. “Each unit is gaining specific experience,” Elevermann said. As an example, Elvermann referred to a digital tool BASF is using in the area of dishwashing soaps. Artificial intelligence is being used here for a more efficient platform for digital custom…