I've been in science and technology all my life, but I'm thrilled to be a part of this "modern AI boom!"
With an undergraduate degree in nursing to a masters degree in cell biology, I've been acquainted with artificial intelligence for a very long time. I don't use it for simple things like writing since that's always been my strong suit, however, I do use it heavily for design and video editing. I also use it to manage our business and personal inventory. Of course, we all use Google Voice, Siri, and Amazon Echo (Alexa). I especially like how it enhances my workouts at the gym.
I said all that to say this, artificial intelligence is a fascinating tool. It's over 80 years old and is finally modernized.
If you suffer from fear of technology, i suggest you start simple: Many tools small businesses already use (like Canva, QuickBooks, Shopify, and Google Workspace) have AI features built-in—you just have to turn them on or explore them. Check out some use cases below:
- Security and Fraud Protection like Stripe and Square
- Market research to check out the competition and summarize competitor activity
- Business operations like scheduling assistants, i.e. Calendly or Motion, and automatic appointment setting
- AI can also answer your business phones with Google Voice or other AI receptionist tool
Don't be intimidated; artificial intelligence is only a tool! It's simple, practical and affordable!