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AI in Everyday Life: From Smart Homes to Smart Cities

Artificial intelligence is now everywhere. Social media sites use it, people who do research depend on it, and even apps like the Vulkan Bet app incorporate AI. Today, let us look at the most common uses of Artificial intelligence in everyday life.

Travel Industry

Gone are the days of using paper maps. Today, artificial intelligence is at the forefront of roads. The most used of these apps are Google Maps and Waze, and these programs analyze millions of data points to assess traffic in real time.

Here are some common uses in travel:

  • Book hotel rooms;
  • Book flights;
  • Provide insights on hospitality services.

The biggest benefit of this in our day-to-day lives is that people can get guidance on the best routes to take, saving us time on the road. These programs mark roads in red if the traffic is unbearable. AI can also provide insights on travel locations, tourist spots, and restaurants, and make recommendations based on your preferences.

Healthcare

AI is now being used in healthcare. Some facilities use it to detect early warning signs of diseases. It is not uncommon to see AI in action in diagnosing diseases, providing recommendations for proper healthcare, and suggesting treatment plans.

This usage is just for the common person only. Hospitals and doctors in some countries have begun the implementation of AI in their respective institutions.

Artificial intelligence for healthcare is currently a subject of debate. One thing that worries people the most is misdiagnosis. It is a fair argument, knowing that the technology is far from perfect and can also be fed with bad information. Some are heavily against it, while others are optimistic about its future.

Nevertheless, this use of AI will continue to grow, and all failures will be addressed. If the technology provides a misdiagnosis, it will be spotted and corrected. Right now, people can rely on AI for healthcare on a day-to-day basis for simple things like proper gym workouts and food plan planning.

Banking & Finance

In the past, it was tough to spot fraudulent transactions. Merchants and cardholders had to deal with fraud daily. Today, Artificial intelligence is leading the role of fraud detection, prevention, and personalized banking experiences. There is even AI for stock trading and investing.

What Artificial intelligence does in investing is analyze millions of behavioral patterns in banking, including investing results. From here, the technology can carefully assess what investments are worth the risk.

Here are some uses on the side of bankers and financial institutions:

  • Automate what used to be a manual process;
  • Identify banking trends;
  • Provide solutions to consumers;
  • Increase cybersecurity measures.

AI is also actively helping cardholders and merchants detect fraud. If the transaction’s behavior is statistically odd, it can decide to block this transaction. If the analysis is correct, the cardholder is spared of a fraudulent transaction. The merchant, on the other hand, does not have to deal with a chargeback.

Customer Relationship

The customer is tough. There is a high demand, and the cost of adding more employees is costly. AI is now involved in this, and it is why we see so many chatbots on websites.

Here are some ways by which the technology is used in customer service:

  • Provide answers to the most commonly asked questions;
  • Analyze the behavior of customers and predict potential problems;
  • Guiding customers about their issues.

We also experience the technology in this area by assisting in ordering. It is quite common for many apps now to have Artificial intelligence that can process food orders or get a ride home. Some AI can also troubleshoot technical issues and provide remedies that you can do without technical help.

Smart Homes

AI in smart home systems today can interact with humans. In addition to this, it can also anticipate the homeowner’s preferences. Essentially, we use the technology at home to automate our lives.

Here are some ways it helps in our daily lives in smart home systems:

  • Improve security;
  • Provides energy-saving benefits;
  • Provide entertainment quickly;
  • Offer predictive maintenance.

As far as energy goes, the technology can detect power consumption and decide when to reduce it. This decision is based on the homeowner’s habits. For example, if the user is already asleep, then the AI can decide to turn off the lights.

For predictive maintenance, this will only apply if the appliances are connected to the technology. What the Artificial intelligence will do is determine if the appliance needs servicing. For example, if your air-conditioner needs cleaning or repair, it will notify you about it.

Artificial intelligence has grown a lot. People can now rely on AI to give information, process lists, play songs, and even research them. In the future, it won’t be a wonder that AI will be the primary ‘caretakers’ of buildings and even traffic management.

Andy Macpherson

Andy Macpherson is a Brighton-based blogger, amateur golfer and photographer with a passion for capturing the essence of his surroundings. Born and raised in Hove, he has spent almost his entire life exploring the streets and beaches of Brighton, always with a DLSR in hand. When he's not out taking photos or hacking his way around the golf course, Andy can often be found gorging on Pad Thai. As a self-proclaimed foodie, Andy is always on the lookout for new restaurants and dishes to try, which is the main reason behind why he loves reviewing food places for the site.