12 Uses For Artificial Intelligence: A blog post on how AI can be used for good.

What is AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept that has been around for decades. It is often referred to as artificial intelligence because it is human-like intelligence. This human-like intelligence includes, but is not limited to, learning and reasoning.

Here is an example of Artificial Intelligence in action:

#1 Google Maps

Google Maps is one of the best examples of artificial intelligence. At the very top of your screen, you see a map. If you want to know where to go, you can simply click the directions button and go away. Now, how simple is that?

Not only does Google Maps have an AI in it to help navigation, but it goes much further than that. Google Maps is constantly making improvements to itself.

#2 Alexa

If you have an amazon account, you may have heard of Alexa. Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon. Alexa can be used both at home and also in the workplace. Alexa is useful within your office because it can help you stay organized and schedule meetings.

#3 Siri

Siri is a personal assistant developed by Apple. Siri is used across all apple devices. Siri is used regularly on Apple devices, iOS, and macOS. Siri features a variety of commands which are useful and very useful. For example, if you want to buy an album from iTunes you can ask Siri, “play me a new David Bowie album,” and Siri will respond with, “Hey Siri, play Bowie new album”.

#4 Google Assistant

Google Assistant is Google Assistant. Google develops this product on all Android devices. The Google Assistant can help your smartphone find information or play music.

#5 Google Photos

Google Photos automatically takes photos for you. Google Photos only stores the photo on your phone. Google has released a product, Google Photos, that automatically saves your photos and videos.

#6 Google Assistant

Google Assistant is a virtual assistant developed by Google. Google Assistant is used across all Google devices. The Google Assistant can help your smartphone find information or play music.

#7 Uber

Uber is a taxi service. Uber is currently being used all around the world. You can use Uber in several ways. The most obvious use is to book a taxi. While booking a taxi you can search by your destination. Once you have found your location and picked your method of transport, you can track your taxi via the Uber app (use 24/7 to track your taxi).

#8 Facial Recognition

Facial recognition can be scary, but it can be advantageous. Facial recognition is being used for things such as unlocking your phone and authorizing payments. In addition, facial recognition can also be used for security purposes in the workplace.

#9 Google Photos

Google Photos automatically takes photos for you. Google Photos only stores the photo on your phone. Google has released a product, Google Photos, that automatically saves your photos and videos.

#10 Customer Retention

Customer retention is very important for businesses. According to a study by Accenture, companies who use artificial intelligence to have a more personalized and streamlined customer journey see an increase in customer retention.

#11 Advertising

Advertising through social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, etc. is a great way to advertise products, services, and events. An advantage of online advertising is that is uses AI. Advertising through google ads, Facebook ads etc. allows companies to target specific groups. The ads displayed are also relevant. For example, you are browsing through Facebook and you have searched for “A well-presented bathroom”. This search can be targeted to companies who are selling or hiring bathroom products.

#12 Short videos

Short videos can be handy. Short videos are easy to create and very quick to share. YouTube videos are often looked at during searches. It is also a good idea to post YouTube videos of your products/services and link to your business to attract new customers.

Conclusion

These are only a few examples of how AI can be used for good. There are many other ways that artificial intelligence can be used to help businesses and individuals. If you have any questions or want to learn more about AI, please contact us. We would be happy to chat with you about all things related to artificial intelligence