How will AI change our everyday lives by 2022?

Artificial intelligence has already changed our everyday lives so much. Our phones can recognise our faces and comprehend voice messages. The role of an internet quick customer service is usually replaced by an AI bot that can structure quick and simple responses. We have partially autonomous cars. Thanks to the recognition of patterns and conformity by AI, portals like Netflix or Amazon can bring forward suggestions for us that are very often correct and match our preferences. All this is thanks to artificial intelligence.

However, the advantages of this rising technology go way beyond that. The opportunities that AI presents influence medicine, business, education, transport, energy consumption, and the list goes on. We are looking at some life-changing breakthroughs coming up in the near future.

So, what major changes might we expect to happen by 2022?

1. Autonomous shuttles – new means of public transportation

AI will soon entirely transform our means of public transportation. Not surprisingly, this breakthrough is being initiated in one of the wealthiest countries in the world – Qatar. By 2022, in the capital city – Doha, you will be able to get around by completely autonomous cars. Volkswagen Group and Qatar have decided to establish a system of 45 autonomous vehicles. The vehicles will have semi-fixed routes in the city of Doha. This project might run its first trials in 2021 and is predicted to be put in motion somewhere in 2022.

2. The establishment of AI-enhanced hospitals

We’ve been hearing about the possibilities of AI doctors for some time now. Although, this breakthrough is still ahead of us, other significant changes are coming up in the medical field. The Japanese government is planning to invest over $100 million to establish 10 hospitals that will be enhanced by artificial intelligence. This project is a response to a worrying lack of doctors and rising medical expenses in the country.

Among other things, AI systems will note information based on the interview with a doctor and update patients’ files in real-time. Moreover, they will be able to parse magnetic resonance imaging and analyse blood tests to suggest a pre-diagnosis. However, AI systems will remain in a supportive role, leaving all major decisions and final diagnoses to doctors.

3. Creation of new jobs – the cooperation of workers and AI

The widely spread fear that AI will be the cause of growing unemployment turns out to be false. According to a 2018 report from the World Economic Forum, the expansion of AI is expected to generate 58 million new jobs by 2022(having 133 million created and 75 million displaced). According to a Gartner report, by 2022, 1 in 5 workers will work with AI technology and rely on it to get their job done.

These reports are designed to show that AI technology will not completely replace employees doing routine jobs. In more cases, it only helps people working on repetitive tasks. Joining human and machine capabilities is showing promising outcomes, and this cooperation hopes to generate much better results than individual work of either.

4. Smartphones will have on-device AI processing

Smartphones present an incredible spectrum of possibilities and have become an absolute necessity of the XXI century. Due to that, all leading producers are working towards their constant improvement. The Next Big Thing will be a built-in AI processor.

By 2022, 75% of smartphones are expected to have an AI chip. Current phones have some AI-features like facial recognition or personal assistant. However, they are cloud-based or processed across other chips. On-device AI processing will vastly improve the accuracy and speed of voice recognition, open up multiple opportunities for new applications, and improve power consumption.

5. AI as the cause of the growth in the Oil & Gas industry

AI is also transforming the Oil & Gas sector. AI software allows making real-time decisions in response to a current status. AI-enhanced systems analyse drill maintenance and report equipment status. Moreover, AI is used in planning the production and quality control, which is necessary to reduce costs to a minimum and run uninterrupted operations. Basing on precedents, AI makes reliable predictions and allows reaching maximum yield with reduced operations costs. By 2022, the global market in the Oil & Gas industry is expected to grow to $ 2.85 billion.

6. Integration of AI with Operating Rooms in hospitals

35% to 45% of US hospitals will integrate ORs with artificial intelligence and virtual reality systems by 2022, according to a recent Frost & Sullivan report. AI software will be mainly used for analysis, synchronisation, and quick interpretation of the data. ORs have a lot of personnel working, and miscommunication can be a source of tragic consequences. It is hoped that by integrating ORs with AI software, there will be smoother communication between workstations.

7. Completely AI-focused college

AI is about to transform the educational system.  MIT is planning to build an utterly AI-focused college by 2022. This project is estimated to be worth $ 1 billion. It will be named after the lead investor, Stephen A. Schwarzman, who donated $ 350 million to this project. MIT has already managed to raise additional $ 300 million and is actively working on completing the set goal.

This college will offer a spectrum of AI-related courses with subjects that are roughly available anywhere else. It creates an entirely new, but needed educational route. Considering the rate at which this new technology is rising, maybe soon there will be classes about AI in elementary school.

8. Our homes will become ‘smart’

Berg Insight, a Swedish research company, predicts that by 2022, 63 million American houses will be able to classify as 'smart'. Among other things, this means that all the basic functions will be possible to control through voice commands. All or most of the electronics will be connected to the internet, enabling us to manipulate their functions remotely.

However, AI technology is improving at an exponential rate. Considering that, some experts say that in a few more years, 'smart homes' will be much more than what I just described. AI systems will be able to analyse our mood, predict our needs, and make real-time decisions based on such analysis. This could go as far as having AI systems comprehend your cravings based on your behaviour and ordering adequate lunch for you with house delivery.

To sum up

In conclusion, some significant changes are coming up very shortly. Artificial intelligence is one of the most influential rising technologies and affects all possible fields. With its vast analytical possibilities, it will improve decision-making wherever it's applied.

This feature can help save lives if implemented in hospitals, improve running big oil extraction operations, and simplify basic everyday activities. It is worth observing the rapid development of artificial intelligence and consider its implementation in your life or business.‍