While it’s easy to assume that Artificial Intelligence (AI) only entered our lives with ChatGPT, it’s been part of our daily routines for years. For example, if you’ve been conversing with Apple’s digital assistant Siri, her responses are powered by several AI technologies, including a Deep Neural Network (DNN) algorithm.
Today, regardless of our lifestyles or career choices, AI-powered technology is part of our everyday lives. It’s often busy making our homes more comfortable, our energy bills lower, and even our viewing choices easier when we’re checking out Netflix.
This article takes a close look at how AI plays a variety of roles in our daily activities. If you’re reading this article at home, you may enjoy what AI is doing for you.
Smart Home Appliances
Today’s homeowners are also using their intelligence to make their homes intelligent.
Smart thermostats, like Nest, use machine learning algorithms to determine your daily temperature preferences and incorporate them into your daily routines.
A smart thermostat adjusts your home’s temperature for optimal comfort and energy efficiency.
Similarly, AI-enabled refrigerators can track grocery inventory and suggest recipes based on available ingredients, right down to what’s in your spice rack. Some even create shopping lists that help minimize trips to the grocery store.
Robotic vacuum cleaners do more than help pet owners create viral videos. Some use VSLAM (visual simultaneous localisation and mapping) to process images from a camera to understand their surroundings, which is how they navigate different rooms.
AI has also made laundry foolproof…well, almost. Today, there are washing machines that optimize wash cycles, such as Samsung’s OptiWash, which is powered by an AI algorithm. It provides advanced sensing based on load size, fabric type, and soil level to ensure the best cleaning results while conserving water and energy.
Another AI-powered service enables Netflix viewers to check out recommendations. This is especially helpful for viewers who feel overwhelmed by the thousands of movies and series available.
AI Detection Tools: Establishing Authenticity in an Age of AI
As AI technologies become an increasingly integral part of everyday life, from smart home appliances to virtual assistants, AI detection tools have become increasingly essential. These tools help identify and evaluate AI-generated content or actions to ensure authenticity and prevent misuse.
AI detection tools can verify whether a piece of digital content, such as news or social media posts, has been generated or altered using artificial intelligence – helping maintain credibility and trust online. Home security tools that utilize AI detection tools can distinguish between real threats and false alarms generated by AI-powered systems, allowing users to protect digital interactions while increasing the accuracy and reliability of AI-integrated devices, ultimately creating a safer and more transparent environment as AI develops further.
AI-Powered Entertainment Recommendations
Netflix is currently the most subscribed video-on-demand service. In addition to shows sourced from around the world, Netflix assists viewers by using AI to recommend their next movie choices.
After AI’s machine learning algorithm analyzes user behavior and viewing patterns, it goes further by considering:
- What titles a user starts and finishes watching and how they rate them.
- When and where users watch Netflix, and the type of device they use.
Netflix also uses AI to improve the user experience by optimizing its streaming based on broadband speed. Advanced search features help users navigate the vast Netflix catalog.
When not at home watching Netflix, homeowners and renters can improve their security with the latest AI-powered systems.
Smarter, Safer Security Systems
AI helps keep intruders out by spotting them before they enter a home. Security cameras use computer vision and machine learning to distinguish between humans, animals, and vehicles, reducing false alarms and providing accurate notifications.
Some newer AI systems recognize familiar faces and alert you when an unknown person is detected on your property.
AI-powered doorbells like Ring offer features such as package detection, which means you can bring in a delivery before a porch pirate nabs it. Ring can also store pre-recorded responses for when you’re not home.
You may also have a virtual assistant waiting for you, such as the one we’ll examine now.
Just Ask Alexa
Virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri have become part of millions of households.
A virtual assistant can be asked to control various smart home devices, set reminders, check the weather, play music, and complete shopping errands. Some users even ask their virtual assistant to tell them a joke…and sometimes the responses are pretty funny.
Virtual assistants use several AI technologies, including natural language processing, machine learning, and generative AI (which also powers ChatGPT and similar services).
- Generative AI uses a large language model (LLM) optimized for voice interaction. This allows Alexa and other virtual assistants to resume conversations, remember owner preferences, and even offer opinions.
The Future of AI
As AI continues to advance, we can expect even deeper integration into our daily routines. The potential applications are vast and exciting.
We can look forward to more innovation as manufacturers continue to use AI to improve their products. We can choose which ones will transform the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us.
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