Digital twins – that is, digital representations of physical assets, processes or products – are rapidly becoming a key component of digital transformation. They control production processes, monitor energy infrastructures, optimise logistics networks or map products during operation, and are increasingly being used in regulated environments.
However, with the advent of AI-powered, autonomous digital twins, it is not only the benefits that are increasing – but also the technical and organisational complexity. At the same time, there is a growing reliance on data quality, sensor technology, AI models and platform providers, as well as an increased risk of poor decision-making, security incidents, compliance breaches and loss of control.
Many companies are faced with the question: