There are many very intelligent people – celebrated names in science, technology, and industry. Yet, the world has problems that are hard to address without tapping into something more than human intelligence can provide. One solution is to harness artificial intelligence, or AI for short.
Nowadays, machines use complex algorithms that allow them to analyze data effectively and then react to it. Because they can be programmed to factor in much more information, and because the program itself learns from experience, computers can solve problems that were beyond our feeble brains until recently.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence are already making its presence felt in many areas of human activity – but which ones? Below are ten examples of how AI is changing our world.
Google Search
You may not be aware that when you use the search engine Google, it uses AI techniques to return results in real-time just for you based on your personal browsing history. The more information you give it, the smarter its response-and it learns from experience too.
Personalized Medicine
Doctors are already using AI to evaluate X-rays, MRI scans, and other medical images in order to make diagnoses. It is expected that within the next few years, doctors will be able to use an AI program to consider hundreds of different data points when making a diagnosis – genetic details, lifestyle factors, family history, etc. They will then be able to prescribe individualized treatments for their patients.
Telescopes and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
Astronomers also use AI to sift through all the radio signals recorded from space every day, looking for those that alien civilizations might emit. Scientists can then use this information to try and contact these alien beings.
Targeted Advertising
Advertising companies have been using AI for years now, tracking our internet usage to tailor their ads to us as we browse the web. They do this by using a data profile based on your past behavior and preferences, which is created when you register with a website, fill in an online form, etc.
Fraud Detection
It is well known that it can be very hard for people to recognize when they are being scammed. However, AI has proven to be very good at picking up on the “red flags” that indicate someone is trying to trick you into giving away your money or other assets.
Smart Grids and Power Distribution
Applications of Artificial Intelligence is being used to manage our power grids, reacting to any disruption much faster than human operators could manage. In addition, it provides real-time information about the state of the grid, allowing engineers to prioritize access to power when problems arise – which they inevitably do!
In conclusion, applications of artificial intelligence allow it to be used in various ways and are one of the biggest steps forward in technology.