Waste intelligence vs. AI for sorting: what's the difference?

Two very different technologies in the recycling industry are both sold under the umbrella term “artificial intelligence.” They use the same eyes (cameras mounted over a conveyor belt), but they have different brains, and they do fundamentally different jobs. Confusing the two is the most common mistake operators make when evaluating AI for a recovery facility. This article explains how they differ in terms of technology and applications, and how to determine which one you actually need.