Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force, promising to reshape numerous aspects of human life, today and tomorrow. With advancements in technology and the exponential growth of data, AI applications are evolving rapidly, offering unprecedented potential to enhance our lives across various domains. From healthcare to transportation, education to entertainment, AI is poised to revolutionise human existence in ways we could never have imagined. This article explores some of the remarkable applications of AI that we can expect to witness in the near future. The AI and its advancements are also known as Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL) and Data Science (DS). Whereas at the initial days of AI journey in 1960, the AI was known as logic-based AI and later along with digital transformation of the world ML, DL and DS have evolved. How AI has changed or is changing human life? The best example will be the most AI/ML device, popularly known as mobile phone, which has brought revolution across the world.
Healthcare: Revolutionising diagnosis and treatment
AI is set to revolutionise healthcare by enabling more accurate diagnoses, personalised treatment plans and improved patient care. Machine learning algorithms can analyse vast amounts of medical data to identify patterns and predict diseases with remarkable accuracy. AI-powered systems can assist doctors in making faster and more precise diagnoses, thereby saving lives. Additionally, AI can facilitate the development of personalised treatment plans by considering an individual’s genetic information, medical history, and lifestyle factors. The AI mobile apps for health care have made people more of a health freak.
Autonomous transportation: Safer and smarter mobility
Autonomous vehicles are set to transform transportation systems worldwide. AI algorithms, combined with sensor technologies like Lidar and advanced computer vision, enable vehicles to navigate roads autonomously, reducing the risk of accidents caused by human error. Self-driving cars can enhance road safety, optimise traffic flow, and minimise energy consumption. Furthermore, AI-powered logistics systems can optimise delivery routes, reducing costs and improving efficiency in the transportation industry. Today, many people even in India are dreaming to own the first automated vehicle. Companies like NVIDIA and Tesla are working day and night in this direction.
Education: Personalised and adaptive learning
AI & ML are revolutionising education by providing personalised and adaptive learning experiences. Intelligent tutoring systems are analysing individual learning patterns, preferences and strengths to tailor educational content and teaching methods. AI can also automate administrative tasks, freeing up educators’ time for more personalised interaction with students. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, coupled with AI, can create immersive learning environments that enhance student engagement and understanding. Both these AR & VR are very much in use for medical studies.
Smart cities and smart homes: Simplifying daily life
AI-powered smart home systems, smart cities are becoming increasingly sophisticated, offering convenience, comfort and energy efficiency. Smart speakers with virtual assistants, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, can perform various tasks through voice commands, including controlling appliances, managing schedules and answering questions. AI algorithms can learn user preferences and adjust lighting, temperature and security systems. These smart home systems make our lives more efficient and comfortable, allowing us to focus on more meaningful activities. The smart cities and its smart lighting or parking systems are helping in eliminating city crimes and traffic issues. A smart city is better than regular cities from a pollution control point of view.
Entertainment: Immersive experiences and content recommendations
AI is revolutionising the entertainment industry by creating immersive experiences and personalised content recommendations. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, coupled with AI algorithms, can transport users to virtual worlds, enabling interactive and engaging experiences in gaming, movies and live events. AI-powered content recommendation systems analyse user preferences, viewing history and social media data to suggest personalised movies, shows and music, enhancing the overall entertainment experience. The entertaining robots are the awesome creation of AI & ML. The dancing robots are much accurate and fulfilled and in the future more humanoids (human-like robots) are going to participate in entertaining people.
Conclusion
As artificial intelligence continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, its application in various domains of human life is set to transform our experiences in profound ways. From healthcare to transportation, education to entertainment, AI has the potential to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and provide personalised experiences. However, it is important to navigate the ethical and privacy considerations associated with AI adoption to ensure that its implementation aligns with human values and societal well-being. As we embrace this transformative technology, the coming days promise a future where artificial intelligence becomes an integral part of our daily lives, enhancing our capabilities and shaping a more connected and intelligent world. The data science and its applications in business has created a new era in software jobs and in future more skill-based jobs will be opened in this area. Today a manager with data driven skills is in high demand. AI, ML, DL and DS are touching every human life, directly or indirectly. Basic literacy in these fields is now a part of the education system. The future kids will not only be good in science, maths and different languages but also in AI, ML, DL and DS.
– The author, Dr Siddhartha Ghosh, is director, NMIMS, Hyderabad
