2025: The Unstoppable AI Boom
Are You Ready to Keep Up?
So, folks we are going to dive right into it…the hot topic for 2025 - the AI Boom that shows no signs of slowing down.
Art, education, retail, media, workplace, you name it, it is EVERYWHERE… and is set to bring a few twists to how the modern human experiences life.
From sophisticated chat bots to smart homes, self-driving cars, or stunning digital art, there will hardly be an area untouched by AI in the future. The integration expected to be seamless and organic in many ways.
Call it curiosity or scepticism, my approach to AI, like many of you, has been gradual.
Coming from a place of unfamiliarity to a technology that is making progress in leaps and bounds, the uncertainty was like a veil that needed lifting.
Want to keep up with AI but not sure how? Here are 4 easy ways to warm up to AI.
Start Small
What is your favourite hobby? Have you noticed in what way it no longer fits the traditional mold?
Mine is Art - I can spend hours at the art galleries or playing with my watercolour set.
I have since found a new playground with digital art tools. The number of ways I can explore my creative pursuit are endless. Our developer friends have been going from strength to strength, and 2025 will be no exception. The quality of AI driven art Apps has unleashed the creative potential of many aspiring artists, allowing people from all skill levels to have unrestricted access to create stunning pieces.
I would encourage you to look around for digital alternatives to activities that bring you joy. There are hundreds of Apps. and tools flooding the internet. Do not hesitate to try them.
AI Newbies, Please Use Trusted Platforms
Needless to say, when you are only an end user, the sensible approach is to use AI services from reputable and well-known companies. The obvious reason is their robust security measures and user-friendly interfaces. They have left no stone unturned to craft a tool that is a blend of innovation and convenience.
There is no faster way to lose confidence in a new product than if you are victim of a scam or if you struggle with the basics of a tool.
Spare yourself the experience of mistrust and frustration by consciously choosing popular platforms in the beginning. A lot of them offer a scaled-up pricing plan with the option to unsubscribe if you are not satisfied or wish try other alternatives.
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Understanding how something works allows our brain to better comprehend the complexity attached to it.
When you embark on the AI exploration journey, an empathetic connection comes into being that dissolves the barriers and creates an ease of acceptance.
There are many ways you can achieve this - take courses that specialise in different types of AI, join online communities to be part of the conversation, follow influential voices to remain relevant and experiment with AI tools to get hands-on experience.
Becoming AI literate means you are not seeing AI through rose-coloured lenses.
You are aware of the challenges such as data privacy, AI’s ability to create misleading content and biases as well. But as an informed user, you are in a better position to correct the course.
Focus On The Benefits
A tried and tested way of embracing AI is to appreciate its transformative power.
Reflect on how the impact is already being felt in the minute details of your daily life.
Would you have ever thought that you would be walking around town chasing Pokémon or, following the map on your phone to the most favorited restaurant or, regulating your home security from the device in your pocket without having to be present on premises.
Focussing on the benefits fosters an innovative mindset and a cycle of growth.
It probes each one of us to ask ourselves, how can I do this better yet?
