Artificial Intelligence, sometimes referred to as Machine Intelligence, is an approach to make computers, machines, and robots capable enough to enact and execute several tasks like the human brain. In a nutshell: making machines intelligent.
Artificial intelligence(AI) examines the way the human brain functions and tries to solve problems. And after the analysis, these traits are set to implement in computer systems and machines to enhance their functionality so that they perform tasks more efficiently like the human brain.
Role of AI in different industries:
In this digital age, the utilization of AI is expanding in numerous areas. AI is empowering industries such as education, medical and healthcare, media, e-commerce, architecture, and many more.
Let’s dive a bit deeper and have a look at some of the ways AI has been influencing and revolutionizing industries:
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial intelligence has drastically influenced the Education industry as well, like many other industries. It can automate some fundamental activities that make it more human and minimize the workload.
* Plagiarism detection:
Artificial intelligence algorithms and technologies make it a lot easier to detect plagiarism in assignments and documents. It benefits teachers to the point that they upload documents on plagiarism checking software, and it will display the plagiarised content and highlight grammatical errors. It reduces the workload of teachers a lot and saves a considerable amount of time.
* EOMR Answer sheet checking software: Evaluating numerous sheets of hundreds of multiple-choice questions in competitive examinations is quite a tedious and complicated task. Comprised of image processing technologies of Artificial Intelligence, enhanced OMR answer sheet checking software makes it a lot more convenient and flexible to mark huge piles of sheets. Gone are the days when examiners had to use expensive OMR scanners. EOMR softwares are pretty smooth to use, as they diminish the workload and evaluate results without any faults.
* AI TUTORS: Artificial intelligence tutors and instructors help students learn some fundamental concepts related to their subjects and answer their queries. Though they have not been able to replace actual real-world teachers even in 2021, they can be used as an alternative when students need emergency assistance. Many reliable tutor applications are available on android and iOS platforms as AI tutor that helps students with A-levels Mathematics.
Another one Is Socratic, one of the first AI tutors in the world. Students take pictures of their homework questions, and Socratic immediately teaches them how to solve them.
2. Artificial intelligence in Medicine and health care
Artificial intelligence in the medical field has been an exceptional point of contention lately. There is no denying that AI algorithms possess the massive power to revamp this industry, yet, people are reluctant to adopt these techniques and hand over these responsibilities to a machine because this is such a people-oriented profession.
But some basic AI applications have been around for quite a few times that have been widely used by doctors and patients. For instance, patients can book appointments online using the interactive AI software, consult a doctor, and indulge in discussions. AI software assists doctors in diagnosing and recommending medications to patients. This approach goes beyond these simple steps of online consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.
* Robotic surgical systems:
Robot-assisted or robotic surgery authorizes doctors and physicians to execute numerous complicated methodologies with advanced accuracy and flexibility than is possible with a standard manual approach.
* AI therapy:
AI therapy includes online courses for people battling mental illnesses such as clinical depression and anxiety disorders.
3. Artificial intelligence in Entertainment & Media
The entertainment industry is in constant motion and exceedingly dynamic, and because of Artificial Intelligence’s rise, it is always on the edge of a complete transformation at any given moment. AI technologies have been influencing our everyday lives for a few years now. Today, these technologies do not only provide fruitful solutions but are also dynamically evolving the media Industry.
Now go ahead and find out how is AI transforming the entertainment and media industry
* Marketing and advertising: With evolved AI technologies, it has become very convenient to construct advanced marketing and promotional strategies. An artificial intelligence-driven software can target the right audience, generate promotional campaigns, and constitute successful customer solutions.
* Graphic designing: An AI-based design tool called Alibaba Luban has the efficient ability to create 8000 visual designs and banners per second. Per Second. Yes. No human possesses this power, that is for sure.
* Animations and 3D effects in the movies: AI technologies have been extensively used in Hollywood’s science fiction and horror films to create and showcase spectacular animations.
* Search optimization: There are several facts and figures available online that often, it gets hard to get your hands on the material you need. And this is where SEO has got you covered. Search engine optimization shows you the best possible search results on top: making it easier for your search.
Similarly, in the Entertainment industry, AI-driven platforms make it easier and faster to classify diverse genres of movies, which is very difficult to do manually.
Future of Artificial Intelligence:
AI technologies have been around for quite some time now, and every other day more advanced features are released to enhance the functionality of systems. And even though AI follows us everywhere today, we’ll be following it even more shortly.
* Self-driving cars: Even though self-driving cars are already hitting the roads today, they are not considered entirely safe. They still need human intervention in some sense. This technology is most likely to be advanced to make full-fledged automated self-driving cars without any human assistance. The goal is to make this experience much more independent and safer. Public transportation companies and services are about to embody AI technologies to create self-driving taxis, buses, trucks, and airplanes.
* Refined medical care: AI technologies are already on their way to expand their expertise in the medical field to help doctors diagnosing and nursing patients in an improved way. Sooner than ever, there will be devices to calculate blood sugar levels and transfer this data to the patient’s doctor. It also might facilitate patients in providing better insight into their health, and in the future, these interactive AI-driven systems will be more empathetic and human.
* Less workload for teachers: It will be possible to deliver time-consuming administrative tasks to AI-driven software programs. Various software technologies are already working on grading the assignments, attendance system, and notifying which areas need more development so; we can only expect the results to age better.
*Robots will be more human: You might have your own robot that assists you in doing house chores. They might even handle your toddler and elderly parents in your absence.
Looking at the bigger picture, we can conclude that next generations will experience better than ever before versions of AI systems. People from all walks of life would be making the best use of glorious AI services, be it students, teachers, carpenters, PR managers, doctors, patients, and? Everybody, (Almost)
The impact of AI on the globe and in Pakistan
AI has revolutionized our lives, empowered our workforces, and massively influenced the way we take logical and business decisions. AI technologies have shaken the industries. Hollywood utilized AI technologies in creating realistic effects in movies. As the 3rd biggest economy internationally, Japan has been employing robotics and AI techniques to riddle out social matters and pull off an economic boost. Humanoid robots have also been working alongside employees in Japan’s factories. Artificial intelligence also impacts the essence and standard of rapid economic growth with global trade suggestions. AI has also provided coherent ways to help farmers shielding their crops from weed.
Even though Pakistan’s progression has been a bit slower while achieving groundbreaking accomplishments in certain areas of Artificial intelligence and machine learning, we are getting there. Pakistan has developed an AI system to calculate COVID risk. Not many educational institutes include this discipline in their curriculum that needs to change. Currently, NUST has the title of best University for providing quality AI education on competitive grounds.
The research center for AI, previously referred to as the Koshish Foundation Research lab has proven to be a rising star in current times. They study the full depth researches of AI and employ its applications. One of their main goals is to raise the bar and reshape Pakistan’s agriculture department by utilizing AI technologies and machine learning. Their other project focus is constructing more proficient weather monitoring stations across the country. Judging from the past horrible weather incidents and disastrous natural events in Pakistan, its significance is evident.
In conclusion, Pakistan has a long way to go to achieve greatness in this field. Certain areas severely need upgraded treatment as; healthcare and agriculture, which are in dire need of technological advancements.