Accessibility & Disability
Name one popular virtual assistant that can help complete tasks like making calls or searching the internet.
Siri, Alexa, and Cortana
Businesses prefer machines over human workers because machines do not need these three things.
breaks, insurance, or pay raises
Map apps use AI to help drivers avoid this common annoyance.
Traffic
Struggling with this is what helps students become better writers and thinkers.
schoolwork
AI-powered apps like TalkBack and VoiceOver help visually impaired users by doing this to text messages.
In 2019, approximately 11,000 jobs for this specific role were lost due to AI self-checkout machines.
cashiers
Streaming apps use AI to perform this helpful function for viewers.
suggest shows they might like
A 2023 study found that increased AI use leads to student laziness and a loss of this skill.
decision making
This specific group of people benefits from voice commands because it removes the need to touch small buttons or screens.
people with mobility disabilities
This specific group of creative professionals is being hurt by chatbots that use their work without permission.
writers, artists, musicians, publishers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, this specific category of AI tools became very popular for home use to help people stay healthy.
AI fitness tools
The text warns that an overreliance on technology will make it harder for the public to tell the difference between these two things.
truth and lies
Apps like Wheelmap and Evelity provide information about these specific types of locations.
wheelchair-accessible locations
According to the text, workers in fast-growing automated industries have seen this happen to their wages.
their wages dropped / making less money
Wearable devices can help people improve at sports or practice yoga by tracking this.
people's movement and exercise
One study found that when humans worked with AI robots, it led to carelessness and this social phenomenon.
groupthink
Smart home technology helps people with cognitive or mobility disabilities live more independently by automating these household items.
thermostats, lights, and plugs
A report from this organization showed that many businesses plan to use automation instead of hiring people.
World Economic Forum
Digital assistants can help with household management by keeping track of groceries and even doing this.
ordering items/groceries
The text suggests that relying on AI undermines this fundamental human activity.
thinking for themselves