The global society is changing thanks to artificial intelligence and robotics rapidly. Scientists and industry experts predict that we might not even recognize how much the world will have evolved a few years from now.
Artificial Intelligence in Our Daily Lives
The evolution of information technology is limited to no industry. From bottling caps in a manufacturing plant to performing supervised, non-invasive surgeries in a hospital setting, robots take up many forms as they work beside humans. Social media platforms use artificial intelligence-based algorithms to help brand managers deduce what their customers like, dislike, engage with, and want to see more of. With the help of intelligent machine learning systems, companies have excelled in the market and have been able to develop innovative solutions to their problems
1. Virtual Assistance at Our Fingertips
Chatbots and instant messaging are automated services that many firms and businesses provide to their customers to cut costs, increase productivity, and provide instant customer services. Expert systems such as machine learning and artificial intelligence pick up on trends and patterns after setting up basic algorithmic functions, and voila!
Businesses can sit back and focus on other core operations. By cutting down on monotonous activities that require minimal intervention and assigning them to robots, companies have achieved efficiency through focused functions over the past few years. Another great example of automated, intelligent systems is mobile device human assistants such as Siri and Alexa.
2. Agriculture & Farming
Artificial intelligence and robotics are critical in making global farming practices safe and sustainable. Continuously improving supply chain systems, productive cropping practices, and self-driving agricultural machines take over redundant tasks from farmers so they can focus on other important tasks like harvesting and fertilizing crops.
Big Data has also helped farmers in the past few years to deliver better crops more efficiently. Prescription agriculture – which came about thanks to Big Data – helps agricultural experts locate fertile areas to grow better crops and point out areas where additional help is needed, for instance, if crops need more or less fertilizer. Machine learning in the agricultural industry reduces ineffective ways of farming and increases productivity by cutting down wasteful methods and resources.
3. The Retail Industry
Brand managers in organizations everywhere have enjoyed the most benefits from the advancement in the retail industry. Social media optimization and automation have allowed them to gauge what their audience is most interested in. Generating trends and identifying patterns is all due to smart analytical programs running the mechanics and bifurcating customer data at the back end.
Retailers use functions like predictive analysis that forecast customer demand for a particular product or service based on sales data. Retailers can also predict which products receive what kind of shelf space, advertising, and event promotion. E-commerce websites use algorithms based on customer data collected through geographical regions, recommendations, reviews, and search trends. For instance, Amazon recommends products to its customers based on their purchase history.
When it comes to warehousing, robots maintain inventory, manage sales floors, and keep a physical count of items to cut costs and increase efficiency. In the supply chain processes, artificial intelligence and robotics reduce bottlenecks of the manufacturing process to cut down production time and increase output efficiently.
4. Security and Surveillance Systems
The robotics industry extensively uses complex artificial intelligence, from high-definition cameras to wide-range sensors. Experts have nominated robots for decent security systems, using software to guard certain areas. Artificially intelligent robots employ facial recognition to track employee timings and identify regular visitors from non-regular guests.
5. Manufacturing and Production
Artificial intelligence is evolving the manufacturing industry by helping supervisors make effective decisions that reduce waste and optimize output. In an era of customized client servicing, smart systems help organizations make specific, product-based decisions, reduce redundant human effort, and increase processing speed. Thanks to intelligent algorithms, factory line managers and technicians can automate processes such as:
- Automatic control
- Product design and manufacturing
- Demand-focused production
- Reducing bottlenecks and maintenance
6. Sports and Physical Activities
The sports industry uses artificial intelligence to make games more exciting for its fans. Artificial intelligence helps players work on their fitness, aids coaches in making decisions for the team, and assists referees in making careful decisions during gameplay. Intelligent systems have also helped companies develop mindful strategies and decisions based on historical data. Some applications of artificial intelligence in the sports industry are:
- Virtual Reality and smart apps such as smartwatches for training;
- Tech-powered referee assistants that will soon assist in decision-making on the playground;
- Intelligent algorithms used in developing new games.
What’s the Future?
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. From the most basic daily operations to complex technological industries, you are bound to witness astonishing technological innovations regularly taking place. Automation and machine learning are evolving with the help of Big Data to counter processes across industries that help reduce the wastage of resources and optimize processes, simplifying the lives of managers and customers.
About Calvin Lawrence
Calvin Lawrence is a man of multiple traits. He is the CTO for Responsible and Trustworthy AI at IBM Global Markets and a member of IBM’s AI Ethics Board. Calvin is also passionate about writing, and his recent book Hidden in White Sight – How AI Empowers and Deepens Systemic Racism is winning the hearts and minds of AI enthusiasts across the globe.
