From killer robots to evil chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) is often associated with nefarious purposes.
But you might be surprised to learn that you’re likely already using AI in your day-to-day life.
In fact, a report claims that we use AI three times more often in our daily lives than we think.
Experts from the Institution of Engineering and Technology surveyed over 2,000 Britons, and found that, despite its everyday use, over half of us admit to be nervous about a future with AI.
Here are the surprising ways you’re probably already using AI in your day-to-day life.
From killer robots to evil chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) is often associated with nefarious purposes. But you might be surprised to learn that you’re likely already using AI in your day-to-day life (stock image)
Over half of respondents claimed they used AI once a day or less, with a further one in four claiming they never used AI at all.
They were then asked what online tools they used, such as personalised playlists on Spotify, using Google Maps to find the quickest route, and writing emails.
A large majority admitted they did – with nearly two-thirds saying they used one of them at least once a day.
All of these applications using AI in some capacity, alongside others such as autocorrect, grammar checkers, and search engines.
Based on the findings, the IET said their poll showed most people believed they were using AI far more than they realised already.
It said: ‘We have three times as many daily interactions with AI than most people realise.’
Ahead of the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park next week, the survey found over a third believe the government needs to introduce more regulation.
They were then asked what online tools they used, such as personalised playlists on Spotify , using Google Maps to find the quickest route, and writing emails
While many understood the potential benefits, such as improving health care and tackling climate change, around one in two admitted feeling nervous about the future.
Dr Gopichand Katragadda, IET President and an expert on AI, said: ‘Artificial Intelligence holds the potential to drive innovation and enhance productivity across diverse sectors like construction, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.
‘Yet, it is imperative that we continually evolve ethical frameworks surrounding Data and AI applications to ensure their safe and responsible development and utilisation.’
He continued: ‘It is natural for individuals to have concerns about AI, particularly given its recent proliferation in technical discussions and media coverage.
‘However, it’s important to recognise that AI has a longstanding presence and already forms the foundation of many daily activities, such as facial recognition on social media, navigation on maps, and personalised entertainment recommendations.’
