The dynamic leap from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 signals a new era of technological advancement that emphasizes human-centered and sustainable development. Artificial intelligence (AI) serves as the foundational technology enabling Industry 5.0’s vision of human-centric manufacturing by facilitating seamless collaboration between humans and intelligent machines through advanced robotics, predictive analytics, and adaptive automation systems. The integration of AI technologies like machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing allows for mass customization and personalized production at scale, while optimizing resource efficiency and enabling real-time decision-making across complex manufacturing networks.