Yahoo Lifestyle 5 everyday things Aussies should be using AI for right now
While many Aussies are still nervous about using artificial intelligence, the reality is most of us are using the technology without realising it.
Artificial intelligence is a term that may spark fear for some and wonder in others. Regardless of your position on AI, you probably already enjoy its benefits without knowing it in things like Instagram and Netflix.
Dr TJ Thomson, Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication and Digital Media at RMIT University, told Yahoo Finance Australians have mixed feelings when it comes to integrating AI into everyday life.
“Overall, the rise of generative AI is being viewed with a mix of hand-wringing and curiosity," Thomson said.
"On one hand, Australians have concerns about data privacy and the potential of AI tools to mislead and deceive. On the other hand, they see potential to do work faster, cheaper, and don’t want to be left behind by the technology.”
Early research shows lack of understanding is one barrier preventing many of us from fully experiencing the benefits of AI and with this in mind, Yahoo Finance has compiled five everyday uses of AI you might not be taking advantage of.
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Graphic Design
Professional Graphic designers have a very specialised skill set, with training and expertise in advanced software like Adobe Suite. But for most of us, designing and editing images, videos etc doesn’t go much further than an instagram filter.
However, AI software like Fotor or Midjourney can help you design business logos, posters, icons or a website with ease. You can create colour palettes, mood boards, edit images and videos and even create music using AI features.
Thomson says when using AI with chat functions, a clever move can be to ask the tool what it's capable of to unlock its potential. You might not be aware of what it can do.
Learning a language
You might be familiar with apps like DuoLingo or Babbel that help people all around the world learn a new language.
While these apps use AI for some features, learners follow a predetermined lesson plan, which may not cater to you individually.
But ChatGPT, LanguaTalk and Bard are all AI-based tools that use speech recognition AI to assess your pronunciation, vocabulary and provide immediate corrections or suggestions. Most importantly, you can give clear instructions on what you want to learn.
For example, you may have a keen interest in Spanish football, French food or Japanese history and can learn vocabulary, pronunciation, and eventually conversation practice in these fields along with fundamentals.
Or, you might be more interested in reading and writing in another language, in which case you can have your lessons focused on this rather than oral learning.
Meal planning
Regardless if you are a busy parent, time-poor professional or retiree, getting inspiration for new recipes and meals can be tricky.
AI like ChatGPT can provide suggestions tailored to your diet, goals and budget.
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For example, you can request a specific recipe like vegan ramen, or a budget weekly meal plan for a family of five with a shopping list.
Researching
Researching can be a time consuming and sometimes mind-numbing task.
AI tools like Elicit can summarise literature, scholarly articles and find academic papers on your desired topic.
Rather than reading an entire article, you can ask Elicit specific questions about a paper, what key points it argues, find similar work and quickly determine if it's relevant to your research.
Working smarter not harder
Depending on your career, there are a number of tools that can help you save time on admin and preparation. For example, Tutero is an Australian company helping teachers design personalised lesson plans for students using AI.
For small businesses and freelancers, AI tools like Wave and Zoho Invoice can help track finances, accounting, invoices and payments between clients, helping save time and energy while boosting organisation.
In addition to the five tips above, Thomson told Yahoo Finance there is an extensive list of AI tools you can use in everyday life.
“Common uses of generative AI tools include chatting and exploring capabilities, finding information or content, seeking advice, generating or summarising text, creating or editing images, making videos, generating computer code, and making audio,” he said.
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