How do we use artificial intelligence in our daily lives without noticing?
But what exactly is artificial intelligence?
And why has it become an integral part of our daily lives, even though we rarely feel its presence?
In this article, we will delve together into this hidden world. We will learn how artificial intelligence seamlessly integrates into every corner of our day, and we will discover how we have come to use it unconsciously and how it affects our decisions, habits, and perhaps even our dreams.First: What is artificial intelligence?
Before we delve into the details of daily uses, it is important to clarify the concept simply.Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, decision-making, and even linguistic interaction. Contrary to what some might think, AI does not necessarily mean the existence of "robots" that think like humans; rather, it includes complex algorithms that analyze data, predict, suggest, and learn from experience.
Secondly, artificial intelligence is in your pocket... your smartphone.
Perhaps this is the moment we most overlook the presence of artificial intelligence, which is when we hold our mobile phones.1. Smart assistants (Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa):
These services rely on natural language understanding technologies to interact with your voice, analyze your question, and respond logically. It seems simple, but it relies on hundreds of millions of data points and deep learning models.2. The smart camera:
Have you noticed how the settings automatically adjust to capture a better photo? How does the phone recognize faces or even suggest edits for your picture? These are not just simple algorithms but tools based on "computer vision"—a" branch of artificial intelligence.3. Text prediction:
When you write a message and your phone suggests the next word or corrects your mistake without you asking, know that you are dealing with a language model based on artificial intelligence.Third: How does artificial intelligence wander with us in the streets?
1. Map applications (like Google Maps and Waze):
These apps not only provide directions but also analyze real-time traffic and reroute you to avoid congestion or accidents. How? Through the data of millions of users and analyzing it using machine learning techniques.2. Ride-sharing recommendations (Uber, Careem):
When you request a car, and the closest and fastest driver appears, and your arrival time is estimated accurately, all of this is done through AI algorithms that calculate probabilities based on location, traffic, and previous behavior.Fourth: Artificial intelligence on social media.
Social media platforms are not just a place to pass the time; they are among the most AI-dependent spaces.1. Content organization:
What appears in your timeline is not random. It is specifically chosen based on your previous interactions, the time you spend viewing certain posts, and even the things you don't interact with.2. Filters and effects:
When you use Snapchat or TikTok filters that modify your features or add effects to your face, you are using facial recognition technology, which is one of the applications of artificial intelligence.3. Targeted ads:
Have you ever wondered how an ad for a product you just thought about appears to you? Or even something you just talked about? Artificial intelligence analyzes your data and behavior to predict what might interest you and shows you the right ad at the right moment.Fifth: In shopping and purchases.
1. E-commerce websites (like Amazon and Noon):
Product recommendations are not a coincidence. Artificial intelligence tracks your purchases, what you've viewed, and what you've left in your shopping cart to suggest products that might suit your taste.2. Customer service:
Chatting with a customer service "robot" is often an interaction with an AI trained to respond to your inquiries logically and smoothly.3. Dynamic pricing:
Sometimes, you might notice a sudden change in the price of a product you were watching. This could be the result of an AI algorithm reacting to supply and demand in real-time.Sixth: In smart homes and offices.
1. Smart home devices (like Alexa and Google Home):
These devices learn your habits over time, turning on the lights and music and even adjusting the temperature according to your schedule.2. Surveillance devices:
Smart cameras that distinguish between the movement of a human, animal, or even a car operate using artificial intelligence technologies.3. Energy management:
Some devices automatically adjust themselves to consume less energy based on your habits and usage.Seventh: Artificial Intelligence in Health and Medicine.
1. Fitness apps:
Like Fitbit or Apple Health, they don't just collect data but analyze it and suggest a healthy lifestyle based on your sleep and movement patterns.2. Early diagnosis:
Some medical applications are now capable of recognizing certain symptoms based on images or data and assisting the doctor in diagnosing more quickly and accurately.3. Appointments and medications:
Applications that predict medication schedules or suggest the ideal time for a doctor's visit based on your vital data.Eighth: Is it possible to live without artificial intelligence now?
The question may seem simple, but the answer is complex. Today, artificial intelligence is not a choice we make or don't make; it has become part of the infrastructure that surrounds us. Phones, applications, navigation, education, health, entertainment... all of them rely, to varying degrees, on AI. Interestingly, most of these applications do not present themselves as "artificial intelligence" but rather as simple tools on the surface, yet they depend on highly complex algorithms.Ninth: Are there risks from this hidden dependence?
Yes, and quite clearly. Because using artificial intelligence without awareness could lead to
Over-reliance: to the point that we forget to make decisions for ourselves.
The subtle control of behavior: just like with targeted advertisements, where our choices are influenced without us realizing it.
Loss of privacy: Because these systems need to collect a huge amount of data about you.
But on the other hand, if we are aware of the existence of these tools, we can use them wisely, benefit from them, and protect our privacy at the same time.
In conclusion: Artificial intelligence... the unseen companion.
Yes, we use artificial intelligence every day, perhaps dozens of times without even noticing. This, in itself, is evidence of the success of this technology in infiltrating our lives in a smooth and non-confrontational manner. Instead of seeing robots wandering the streets, we see algorithms living in our pockets, in our devices, and even in our decisions.The future doesn't always mean noisy technologies; sometimes it means quiet intelligence, whispering in your ear, helping you live an easier life... without you noticing.