Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have been evolving over the past years. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the application of AI and ML in various businesses has augmented. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the world have realized the importance of automation, and the need of incorporating artificial intelligence technology as a part of their organization.
Applications of artificial intelligence in various industries
Artificial intelligence is about AI tech that has already become a part and parcel of various industries. These include manufacturing, education, banking and finance, e-commerce, mobility, and many others.
Here are some examples of artificial intelligence witnesses in various fields.
Healthcare
AI software is being used for a wide range of healthcare services. These include identifying patterns based on data and using them to perform accurate diagnosis and treatment, robotic surgery, medical imaging, analyzing patients’ medical records, drug discovery, and much more.
Manufacturing
- When it comes to adopting artificial intelligence technology, the manufacturing industry is leading by example.
- From predictive maintenance of industrial equipment to product design and even detection of anomalies and faults, artificial intelligence and machine learning have created a tremendous impact in manufacturing and production.
Transportation (automobiles)
- The concept of smart vehicles has already been turned into reality, thanks to AI software.
- With the implementation of artificial intelligence technology, the day is not far when we will be able to see driverless cars on the road.
- At present, AI technology is being integrated in every possible vehicle that is being manufactured.
Artificial intelligence technology is all set to be more widely accepted by more industries after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artificial Intelligence technology during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic was a tough time for everyone, including businesses, industries, factories, and manufacturing units. AI technology was used by many countries to keep a check on the spread of the Coronavirus by identifying data patterns. Here are some of the ways in which artificial intelligence technology was useful during the pandemic.
AI-powered virtual healthcare assistants
- We find the use of chatbots in perhaps every industry. However, their use before the pandemic in the healthcare industry was limited.
- Doctor.ai is a virtual medical assistant and a specialized chatbot that helps both patients and doctors. Patients can ask queries of their own medical records, while doctors can fetch the past medical records of patients.
Automation of disinfection
By using artificial intelligence technology, internet of things (IoT), and automated robots, disinfection of furniture, goods, and even an entire room can be easily completed without any human intervention.
AI-powered information verification
- When it comes to the near term, there is a lot of fake propaganda and myths surrounding us, especially on social media platforms.
- Tech-giants like Microsoft and Google are already leveraging the power of AI technology to stop these myths, and verify the authenticity of information.
AI-powered thermal scanners and face detectors
- A basic camera with thermal sensors and facial detectors coupled with an AI software are enough to find out whether the body temperature of an individual is high or not; whether he/she is wearing a face mask or not.
- These scanners and face detectors are widely being used in various countries around the world, especially at airports.
Disease surveillance
- Artificial intelligence technology has proven to be effective in disease surveillance.
- Companies like Metabiota and BlueDot have already demonstrated the effective use of AI algorithms to build disease surveillance systems by analyzing data from various sources.
Sustainability will be crucial in the post-COVID world
- Top industry experts suggest that as businesses and industries around the world start again and normalcy is restored, sustainability will be the most crucial element for them.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will be essential for businesses to achieve sustainability.
- Decision-makers believe that implementing artificial intelligence technology will help create sustainable business practices.
- Although artificial intelligence and machine learning have faced some skepticism in the beginning, organizations are embracing artificial intelligence technology after the pandemic.
- Both employees and stakeholders have realized the potential and capability of AI and ML.
- Implementation of artificial intelligence technology is not going to take away the jobs of humans, rather make their work easier and faster.
- For employees to understand the world of AI, many companies are providing training to upskill and reskill employees to help them overcome challenges that exist in today’s world.
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Technology still has some challenges
- The acceptance of artificial intelligence and machine learning has grown tremendously with stakeholders and employees.
- However, budget constraint is a major challenge that most organizations are facing in implementing artificial intelligence technology.
- The accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and improved efficiency and productivity offered by artificial intelligence technology are the reasons that help overcome the challenges towards adopting AI.
- It is also possible for businesses to implement AI technology in the existing projects. However, this would require a combination of talent, expertise, and an innovative approach.
In the post-pandemic world, organizations will continue to adopt and implement artificial intelligence technology.
It is impossible to ignore the fact that artificial intelligence technology is able to automate repetitive tasks in various industries to save valuable time. Also, it has the potential and power to perform complex and challenging tasks which humans find difficult or impossible to do.
Artificial intelligence technology and automation may be the central point on which a sustainable future will be created. For businesses to function seamlessly, workflow automation and next-gen processes powered by artificial intelligence technology is indispensable.
