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How AI Is Quietly Transforming Unexpected Industries

How AI Is Quietly Transforming Unexpected Industries

Zoe Kopidis
December 25, 2024

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Welcome to this week's edition of Jumble, your go-to source for the latest in AI. This issue explores surprising and unconventional applications of AI. It’s a packed week in AI and here’s what you need to know:

In today’s newsletter:
👀 Shocking ways AI is used
🦮 Dogs use their noses and AI to sniff cancer
💇‍♀️ Ulta introduces AI hair try-on tool
💰 Elon Musk's xAI secures $6 billion
🎁 Holiday gift challenge!

AI is Showing Up in Places No One Expected 👀

AI isn’t just for tech companies. Across the globe, AI is quietly revolutionizing industries you’d never expect, and it has potential to reshape even the most traditional fields.

Here are some surprising industries where AI has taken over:

Beekeeping 🍯
Beekeeping, a practice that has remained relatively unchanged for centuries, is experiencing an AI transformation. AI cameras and sensors can track bee behavior, detect hive diseases, and optimize honey production.

AI doesn’t just help with efficiency – it could play a critical role in combating colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon threatening global food supply chains. By identifying early signs of disease or environmental stress, AI can help preserve bee populations and, by extension, the ecosystems they support.

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Forestry and Fire Prevention 🌳
Forests around the world are under increasing threat from wildfires, many of which spread too quickly for traditional detection methods to prevent large-scale damage. AI is changing that. Machine learning models analyze satellite images and environmental data to predict wildfires before they ignite or spread.

Cameras, powered by AI, can detect even the faintest signs of smoke, allowing authorities to intervene faster.

AI can also aid in reforestation by mapping degraded areas and suggesting optimal planting patterns, contributing to global climate resilience.

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Ocean Exploration and Fishing 🪼
The mysteries of the ocean are slowly being unraveled, thanks to AI drones and underwater robots. These technologies can map the ocean floor, track illegal fishing, and monitor marine life in ways previously impossible.

AI can also analyze satellite images and identify hotspots of plastic debris. This allows cleanup efforts to be targeted and efficient. Furthermore, AI tools are being used to identify and track endangered species, providing valuable data to conservationists.

In the fishing industry, AI cameras monitor catch size and species, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting sustainable fishing practices.

Fashion and Textiles 🧵
The fashion industry is increasingly turning to machine learning to predict trends, design fabrics, and reduce waste. AI tools analyze millions of social media posts to forecast upcoming fashion trends, allowing designers to produce more of what consumers want and less of what they don’t.

AI is also used to optimize garment production, reducing excess fabric and ensuring sustainable manufacturing. Additionally, virtual try-on technologies powered by AI are revolutionizing the shopping experience by allowing customers to see how clothes will look and fit without physically trying them on. This reduces return rates and enhances customer satisfaction, further aligning the industry with sustainable practices.

Virtual Try-On (Photo by Google)

Sports and Fitness 🏈
Athletes and sports teams are implementing AI to gain a competitive edge. AI systems analyze player movements, track performance, and even predict injuries before they happen. Companies are revolutionizing sports analytics by providing real-time data that coaches and players can use to refine their strategies.

Beyond professional sports, AI is making fitness more accessible to everyday users. AI apps provide personalized workout plans, correct form, and track progress, acting as virtual personal trainers.

ChatGPT - Fitness Plan Creation

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Brewing and Beer Production 🍺
AI is making waves in the beer industry, helping breweries optimize the brewing process, create new flavors, and reduce waste. By analyzing data from fermentation tanks and production lines, AI can predict the outcome of a batch, ensuring consistent quality.

Breweries have even used AI to create new beer recipes by gathering feedback from consumers and adapting the recipe accordingly.

Art and Creative Expression 🖼️
AI is becoming a powerful tool in the art world, assisting artists in creating unique pieces, generating new styles, and enhancing creativity. Machine learning algorithms can analyze datasets of artistic works and produce new compositions that blend elements of different styles.

AI-generated art has even made its mark in auctions. One notable example is the recent humanoid robot painting which sold for over $1 million in an auction.

When prompt engineering is a state of Art.
AI Art of Mac Baconai
👇👇👇
— DESIGNCOLLECTOR (@designcollector)
1:42 PM • Dec 19, 2024

Closing Thoughts 💭
AI’s ability to adapt to niche industries proves that its potential isn’t limited to solely the tech industry. As these applications continue to grow, we may soon see AI deeply embedded in everyday tasks we never imagined.

The next wave of AI innovation might not come from tech giants – it could be quietly transforming industries in the most unexpected places.