The idea of Artificial Intelligence has come a long way since it was conceptualized by computer and cognitive scientist John McCarthy back in the 1950s. Since then, AI has evolved into the backbone of our modern world.
From the magic of movies, to providing breakthroughs in healthcare and finance, to being the future of customer service and the automobile industry, AI proved to be the helping hand that we needed to revolutionize the way we live and work.
Below are some of the most important AI innovations over the years:
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬
Also known as Natural Language Processing (NLP), this program gives machines the ability to understand and, in the process, generate human language. Apple’s Siri and Cortana of Microsoft are just some examples of the original chatbot concept; since then, it has evolved into a full-fledged virtual assistant that provides exceptional customer support with human-like precision.
Along this line, NLPs or chatbots come with ease of access by offering instant and direct responses to queries, and relieving human customer service representatives from handling complicated tasks. These can go from answering simple questions to handling intricate troubleshooting steps, making the whole process fast and easy for both parties.
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞
In terms of medicine and healthcare, AI has made leaps and bounds in helping medical professionals in saving the lives of their patients. Diagnostic tools, the detection of diseases, and personalized medications use complex learning algorithms to develop an AI “doctor” that is capable of detecting anomalies with laser-like accuracy.
AI-powered diagnostic tools also speed up the detection of diseases. This will allow doctors to pinpoint complications in their patients and, in turn, provide effective treatment or surgery. The same can be said in the field of radiology, where AI highlights certain areas that have been affected and personalized medications that study a patient’s genetic information for a more tailored treatment.
𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬
It’s no surprise that vehicles are some of the first that have used AI in their systems. Companies like Tesla have made AI part of a more complex vehicle system – the brain of the car – that aims to reduce traffic accidents caused by human error, enhances GPS for ease of navigation and mobility for handicapped drivers.
In addition, e-commerce and logistic companies have started using AI on their drones as delivery couriers. Through this, drones can reduce delivery time, navigate through complex environments, and transport packages to the correct recipient each and every time.
𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Much like everything else, AI in education is a subject that generates debate among critics and supporters. But over the years, the benefits of AI in giving a more personalized learning experience and doing administrative chores have come a long way and are slowly being accepted by parents and society.
AI has helped both teachers and students in the streamline of lessons and an adaptive learning curve that is easy to absorb. It tends to be more interactive which makes learning more interesting. Teachers can also use AI to identify students who are advanced or those who are falling behind.
