Artificial Intelligence, or its shorthand AI, has broken free from its origins as a science-fiction concept and has become an integral part of our daily lives. From our smartphones to household appliances, AI’s hidden integration has transformed the way we interact with technology and the larger world around us. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most remarkable ways AI is enhancing and simplifying various aspects of our daily routines, making life more efficient, enjoyable, and interconnected.
One of the more common interactions with AI in daily life is virtual personal assistants. While these assistants are not exclusively hidden from the public, their underlying processes are, and are what gives them their ability for a wide range of dynamic actions. Depending on your choice of devices you have, you may have been introduced to Siri, Alexa, and/or Google Assistant. These voice-activated helpers have become a staple in some people’s lives, as they can help manage schedules, set reminders, answer queries, control smart home devices, and play audio like music or audiobooks. While any smartphone can complete these tasks, the ability to have this completed without going through the steps saves time in the long run.
In recent years, the number of websites that offer text based chats has increased. You may have seen this last time you visited a site for an internet service provider. These systems can allow an AI to address the question you asked it. If you are experiencing issues with your internet, an AI chat service can run through the basic troubleshooting methods of turning your router off and on again, if this does not work then a human can seamlessly take over the conversation with more in-depth steps. AI like this are slowly making their way out of text only interactions and into voice based applications like phone call support, while some fast food companies are starting to incorporate it into their drive-thru ordering system.
A persons’ health is extremely important, and AI has your back in this endeavour. Wearable health trackers can integrate AI’s automatic procedures with a person’s daily lifestyle to make sure they are living a healthy life. One of the popular companies in this industry is Fitbit; their devices have a wide range of features like Electrocardiography (ECG) sensors or ability to track your sleeping patterns. These features can be used to let you know if you should see a doctor if your Fitbit detects unusual heart activity from its ECG sensors, or suggestions for how you can get a better night of sleep.
With the assumption that you consume some form of streaming service, AI is being used to provide you with accurate content recommendations. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube utilize AI algorithms to collect and analyze each user’s behaviour and preferences. This then is used to suggest movies, music, and videos, depending on the platform, that align with individual tastes. This enhances user satisfaction and ensures they are continually engaged with the platform. The downside is that this system is created to make a user stay with the platform for as long as possible, which could lead to someone neglecting other aspects of their life.
