The positive impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us and making waves across diverse fields. While it may seem like AI is only for the ‘big hitters’, Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) are most definitely no exception to the transformative potential of AI. In this case, we will be exploring some fascinating stories of AI possibilities and how SMBs can harness this power.
Breaking Language Barriers
There is no denying that communication is key, and Meta’s new AI-powered speech translation system for unwritten languages is a game changer. Some languages, like Hokkien, are primarily spoken orally and do not have a written form of communication. According to AIM, this tool allows speakers of primarily oral languages to be able to converse seamlessly with others. This breakthrough demonstrates the vast amount of possibility when it comes to cross-cultural communication.
For SMBs, this has the potential to make connecting with suppliers and other businesses a breeze.
Navigating the Solar Storm of a Century
You may recall in one of our previous blog posts, we had mentioned the ‘Carrington Event’. This was a solar storm so powerful that our entire planet felt its effects. To this day, the ‘Carrington Event’ remains the largest solar event to have struck earth in recorded history.
While the telegraph system was up and running in 1859, a lot of their infrastructure did not depend on technology like we do today. In fact, if a solar event of this size were to strike us unaware our society would be majorly incapacitated. Everything from your cell phone to a hospital ventilator could rock off its hinges. Our dependency on technology to run our day-to-day lives would be catastrophically hindered.
Thankfully, with the power of AI, NASA has been developing ‘Dagger’ (or Deep Learning Geomagnetic Perturbation). According to NASA, this model uses a combination of AI and satellite data to predict impending solar storms more accurately. They are hoping to gain a thirty-minute warning window in which NASA can help mitigate potential damage before it hits our atmosphere.
Admittedly, this might not have so much to do with SMBs directly, but it is pretty darn cool. Either way, a warning before a large solar event isn’t going to hurt!
Happy and Healthy
It almost goes without saying that AI driven advancement has made its way into the healthcare industry. AI has propelled break throughs in more than a few areas. This includes fighting infant blindness or ROP, helping to end the tuberculosis crisis, or just detecting illness more quickly in general.
Hopefully these advancements help SMBs keep their employees happy and healthy thus providing a better quality of life for all!
In Conclusion
In the fast-paced world of technology, staying ahead requires strategic partnerships. This is where Vodigy comes in. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), we understand the importance of embracing cutting – edge technology to propel your business forward. From ensuring seamless communication to providing robust cybersecurity measures, Vodigy is committed to empowering SMBs to navigate the ever-expanding landscape of AI and emerging technologies.
