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Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere. Right now, generative AI in particular \u2013 tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Gemini (previously Bard) and others \u2013 is at the peak of hype.<\/p>\n

But as\u00a0an academic discipline<\/a>, AI has been around for much longer than just the last couple of years. When it comes to real-world applications, many have stayed hidden or relatively unknown. These AI tools are much less glossy than fantasy-image generators \u2013 yet they are also ubiquitous.<\/p>\n

As various AI technologies continue to progress, we\u2019ll only see an increase of AI use in various industries. This includes healthcare and consumer tech, but also more concerning uses, such as warfare. Here\u2019s a rundown of some of the wide-ranging AI applications you may be less familiar with.<\/p>\n

AI in healthcare<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Various AI systems are already being used in the health field, both to improve patient outcomes and to advance health research.<\/p>\n

One of the strengths of computer programs powered by artificial intelligence is their ability to sift through and\u00a0analyse truly enormous data sets<\/a>\u00a0in a fraction of the time it would take a human \u2013 or even a team of humans \u2013 to accomplish.<\/p>\n

For example, AI is helping researchers\u00a0comb through vast genetic data libraries<\/a>. By analysing large data sets, geneticists can home in on genes that could contribute to various diseases, which in turn will help develop\u00a0new diagnostic tests<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AI is also helping to speed up the search for medical treatments. Selecting and testing treatments for a particular disease can take ages, so leveraging AI\u2019s ability to comb through data can be helpful here, too.<\/p>\n

For example, United States-based non-profit Every Cure is using AI algorithms to search through medical databases\u00a0to match up existing medications<\/a>\u00a0with illnesses they might potentially work for. This approach promises to save significant time and resources.<\/p>\n

The hidden AIs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Outside of medical research, other fields not directly related to computer science are also benefiting from AI.<\/p>\n

At CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider, a\u00a0recently developed advanced AI algorithm<\/a>\u00a0is helping physicists tackle some of the\u00a0most challenging aspects<\/a>\u00a0of analysing the particle data generated in their experiments.<\/p>\n

Last year, astronomers used an AI algorithm for the first time to\u00a0identify a \u201cpotentially hazardous\u201d asteroid<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a space rock that might one day collide with Earth. This algorithm will be a core part of the operations of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory currently under construction in Chile.<\/p>\n

One major area of our lives that uses largely \u201chidden\u201d AI\u00a0is transportation<\/a>. Millions of flights and train trips are coordinated by AI all over the world. These AI systems are meant to optimise schedules to reduce costs and maximise efficiency.<\/p>\n

Artificial intelligence can also manage real-time road traffic by\u00a0analysing traffic patterns<\/a>, volume and other factors, and then adjusting traffic lights and signals accordingly.\u00a0Navigation apps like Google Maps<\/a>\u00a0also use AI optimisation algorithms to find the best path in their navigation systems.<\/p>\n

AI is also present in various everyday items. Robot\u00a0vacuum cleaners use AI software<\/a>\u00a0to process all their sensor inputs and deftly navigate our homes.<\/p>\n

The most cutting-edge cars use\u00a0AI in their suspension systems<\/a>\u00a0so passengers can enjoy a smooth ride.<\/p>\n

Of course, there is also no shortage of more quirky AI applications. A few years ago, UK-based brewery startup IntelligentX\u00a0used AI to make custom beers<\/a>\u00a0for its customers. Other breweries are also using AI to help them optimise beer production.<\/p>\n

And\u00a0Meet the Ganimals<\/a>\u00a0is a \u201ccollaborative social experiment\u201d from the MIT Media Lab, which uses generative AI technologies to come up with new species that have never existed before.<\/p>\n

AI can also be weaponised<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On a less lighthearted note, AI also has many applications in defence. In the wrong hands, some of these uses can be terrifying.<\/p>\n

For example,\u00a0some experts have warned<\/a>\u00a0AI can aid the creation of bioweapons. This could happen through gene sequencing, helping non-experts easily produce risky pathogens such as novel viruses.<\/p>\n

Where active warfare is taking place, military powers can design\u00a0warfare scenarios<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0plans<\/a>\u00a0using AI. If a power uses such tools without applying ethical considerations or even deploys autonomous AI-powered weapons, it could have catastrophic consequences.<\/p>\n

AI has been used in\u00a0missile guidance systems<\/a>\u00a0to maximise the effectiveness of a military\u2019s operations. It can also be used to\u00a0detect covertly operating submarines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition, AI can be used to predict and identify the activities and movements of terrorist groups. This way, intelligence agencies can come up with preventive measures. Since these types of AI systems have complex structures, they require high-processing power to get real-time insights.<\/p>\n

Much has also been said about how generative AI is supercharging people\u2019s abilities to produce fake news and disinformation. This has the potential to affect the democratic process and sway the outcomes of elections.<\/p>\n

AI is present in our lives in so many ways, it is nearly impossible to keep track. Its myriad applications will affect us all.<\/p>\n

This is why ethical and responsible use of AI, along with well-designed regulation, is more important than ever. This way we can reap the many benefits of AI while making sure we stay ahead of the risks.<\/p>\n

Author Bio:<\/strong> Niusha Shafiabady is Associate Professor in Computational Intelligence at Charles Darwin University<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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