This week’s lecture highlighted the growing market for AI products, and how we can utilise them going forward, as well as the risks, which was most interesting to me. For example, I found it intriguing how deepfake has been used both as a tool to reach people who speak other languages as well as a tool to spread propaganda and misinformation. Another current AI trend I was unaware of is the use of AI generated influencers and personalities, although I do not imagine it would influence me to use a product more than any other form of advertising, due to the fact it is created by the company itself, I can see its uses which put it above real influencers in some cases, such as the ability to tailor its personality according to the brand’s values, and they do not have any life outside of the story built for them which could conflict with what is being advertised. I believe that AI will become a force for innovation and enrich user experiences, but companies must be careful with the capabilities it has and what the user is allowed to access and do with them. For example the AI generated child abuse content which is being targeted. Companies should be held accountable for use of their products, and have measures to ensure users are restricted from using the products for criminal acts.
This article covers some aspects AI could be used for in the context of a smart home. AI could track spendings and groceries bought, to help users budget and ensure they don’t buy groceries which aren’t needed. Household chores could also be automated, such as dish washing, vacuuming (which already exists), and plant and garden care, adjusting things like the amount of water given to a plant based on how healthy it looks and the amount of sunlight it is getting on that particular day. Smart homes could also be connected to AI integrated city infrastructure, for example regulating the energy a city outputs to save government and user money.
https://inoxoft.com/blog/how-to-use-ai-for-smart-home-technology/#:~:text=AI software will gather and,sleep patterns and overall mood.