AI in Everyday Life
This technology is behind “Siri” or “Alexa” and lets them understand your spoken requests
What is voice recognition
In the near future, seniors may rely on an AI “assistant” to remind them about prescriptions and doctor appointments
What is a virtual health assistant
A frightening scam targets seniors by using AI-generated voices pretending to be a grandchild in trouble, often referred to by this name
What is the grandparent scam
This word describes someone who tries to break into personal accounts or steal data using computers
What is a hacker
When you type a message on your smartphone, it often guesses the next word—thanks to this AI-based feature
What is predictive text
The MTA may use AI to predict train and bus delays, a method known by this name
What is predictive maintenance
AI can make fake videos or images of loved ones or famous people, fooling viewers with startling realism
What are deepfakes
This method scrambles your data so only the intended recipient can read it
What is encryption
If you’ve used Netflix or YouTube, you’ve seen these AI-driven suggestions that show what you might like to watch next
What are recommendation algorithms
Doctors are increasingly using AI to interpret X-rays and tests, improving early detection of diseases
What is AI-assisted diagnostics
Some scammers use realistic AI voices to impersonate your bank, Social Security, or insurance, a practice called this
What is vishing (voice phishing)
Devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo can tell you the news or your bus arrival time—using just your voice
What is a smart speaker
Some “smart” apps or devices keep track of steps, heart rate, and even sleep patterns, all using AI to provide health insights
What are health trackers (or fitness trackers) using AI
Our city aims to become “smarter” by applying AI to monitor traffic flow and improve daily commutes, often described with this term
What is a smart city solution
A vital security measure that helps protect from AI-driven hacks by requiring two forms of ID when logging in
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)
This term describes scam emails, texts, or calls that trick you into handing over personal info
What is phishing