Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning will not replace humans in the oil industry anytime soon, according to speakers at the Thursday edition of International Petroleum Week in London. Kallanish Energy was in attendance. People may find it difficult to embrace new technologies for fear of change, but the human workforce has a role to play even with robots in abundance, explained Tullow Oil Digital Transformation Program leader Chris Rivinus. "The maturity level of these tools does not match the hype and concern of replacing people, especially in high risk situations," he said. There is a need for people to control the machines and ensure they follow safety procedures.