5 Ways Artificial Intelligence is Helping the World

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Artificial intelligence consists of programmed computer algorithms capable of doing highly complicated tasks. While sometimes they seem to mimic human intelligence, in reality, they do not even come close. However, they do have the ability to perform complicated tasks that previously could only have been done by a human.

AI Can do Tedious Tasks.

One thing that computers are really good at are tedious repetitive tasks. A good example of this is processing data through a repetitive algorithm to make lengthy calculations. Artificial intelligence actually kicks this up a notch by being able to do tedious tasks that previously only a human being could have done. This has the advantage of reducing the drudgery of humans having to do some of these repetitive tasks. By expanding the ability of automation to do such tasks AI not only removes the drudgery but can often do the job quicker and more efficiently. Artificial intelligence is actually making headway in areas such as art meaning that there are many more areas where AI can spare people from tedious tasks.

AI Can do Rapid Research.

While computers are excellent research tools, artificial intelligence enhances this. For example, if a law firm is doing a legal case search, an AI can help find those cases that most closely resemble the one they are working on. When doing scientific research, an AI can help you find the official term used to refer to the topic you are researching based on a description. In other areas, the AI being used by a search engine can expand your search well beyond your current understanding of the topic. Because of all this AI can help us to do research faster and with better results.

AI Can Improve Weather Forecasting.

Everyone agrees that weather forecasting can always stand improvement. While it does have patterns, weather is highly complex, with even little things having some degree of influence making forecasting difficult. As a result, processing the data necessary for accurate weather forecasting can be extremely time-consuming and difficult. This is one area where AI has a lot of potential. An AI with the ability to recognize the patterns needed for accurate forecasting could process weather data a lot quicker and more accurately. This processing can result in more accurate predictions with a greater lead time allowing for a quicker and better response to potential disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes Making them capable of saving lives.

AI Improves Automation.

Robots enhanced with AI are capable of doing many automated operations both inside and outside of the factory without the need for constant human supervision. AI has many uses and can be used for tasks across a wide range of businesses. Because of this artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be a game-changing technology. The human burden in areas like assembly, packing, customer support, and HR is already being reduced by the use of machine learning, deep learning, and other AI technologies. As a result, operating expenses and labor costs have decreased significantly. These cost reductions have produced unprecedented levels of sophisticated automation, making all these processes quicker and more efficient further reducing the cost of these tasks.

AIs Are Always on Call.

While the fact that an artificial intelligence never sleeps or takes breaks may seem a little scary, this feature does have the advantage that they are always available when you need them. In many ways, they make the perfect assistant. They never complain, they never go on vacation, they never expect a paycheck, and they never go home for the night or weekend. Consequently, an AI is always available when you need it, and not just during convenient business hours. This does not make them superior to a human assistant but merely more convenient. They can also labor away at a complex problem for days and even months, if necessary when running really complicated calculations. They have none of the time limitations of a human.

Conclusion 

Artificial intelligence is an excellent tool, but it needs to be remembered that they are not superior to humans. They are faster and can labor away longer, but they do not come anywhere close to human intelligence. Their speed and endurance make them tools that have many benefits, but they do have their limits.